Chris Hairston was drafted No. 122 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 74 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 25 · #122 overall
Chris Hairston Clemson Draft
Chris Hairston was drafted No. 122 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 74 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #122
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 74
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1758th at Clemson
The pick
How Chris Hairston came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 326 lbs
- Hometown
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 120 prospect67.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
74 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 74
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1758th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 847% of career value
- Final season
- 20176 years after the draft
Around pick 122
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Hairston.
Nebraska
Wyoming
Indiana
Stanford
Clemson in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Hairston in the 2011 NFL Draft
Chris Hairston is a Offensive tackle out of Clemson selected No. 122 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL Draft. 74 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Chris Hairston drafted?
Chris Hairston was selected No. 122 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/chris-hairston.
What college did Chris Hairston play for?
Chris Hairston played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Chris Hairston's NFL career turn out?
74 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/chris-hairston.