Bills Rookie Maxwell Hairston Hit with Sexual Assault Lawsuit Ahead of NFL Training Camp

Maxwell Hairston, the Buffalo Bills' first-round pick from Kentucky, is stepping into the NFL spotlight with a cloud overhead. As he gears up for his debut training camp, a lawsuit filed in Kentucky federal court accuses the 21-year-old cornerback of sexual misconduct stemming from a 2021 incident. The allegations, detailed in a complaint by an Ohio woman who shared a dorm with Hairston at the University of Kentucky, claim he entered her room uninvited, ignored her refusals, and forcibly assaulted her.

The timing couldn’t be worse for Hairston, whose athletic promise earned him a shot at a starting role with the Bills. Back in April, Bills GM Brandon Beane dismissed similar allegations, calling Hairston an "impeccable kid" after a team investigation found no substance to the claims. The Bills, fresh off their June practices, are staying mum, pointing to Beane’s earlier statements.

As Hairston prepares to compete for a cornerback spot, this legal battle casts a shadow over his rookie season. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, will likely trail him as training camp kicks off later this month.