Nate Hairston Bio
Nate Hairston is an American football cornerback who played college football at Temple. He was born on June 30, 1994, and is listed at 6 feet tall. Hairston began his college career as a wide receiver before transitioning to cornerback, developing into a defensive back who played both outside and nickel roles.
The Indianapolis Colts selected Hairston in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 158th overall pick. Indianapolis described him as an instinctive, physical corner who was willing to contribute in run support and on special teams. He earned defensive opportunities as a rookie and recorded his first NFL sack against Arizona in September 2017.
Hairston later played for the New York Jets and Denver Broncos before signing with the Minnesota Vikings on March 28, 2022. Minnesota released him on August 30, 2022. He subsequently joined the Arizona Cardinals, who released him on August 28, 2023, after previously signing him to a reserve/future contract. No later NFL team affiliation is documented in the retrieved sources as of October 2, 2026.
- Jersey number
- 27
- Position
- CB
- Birth date
- Jun 30, 1994 (age 32)
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- College
- Temple
- Birthplace
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Country
- United States