Christian Erin Hairston (born April 26, 1989) is a former
American football
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offensive tackle. He was drafted by the
Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the
2011 NFL Draft. He played
college football for the
Clemson University
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Tigers
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.
High school career
Hairston attended
Carver High School in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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. He was named First-team all-state by
Associated Press
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while at Carver High School. He was named an all-region and all-conference as a junior and senior. He played his entire senior year as a 16-year-old facing much older opponents.
Considered a three-star recruit by ''
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History
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'', he was ranked the No.53 offensive tackle in the nation. He chose an offer from Clemson over
Hampton
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and
South Carolina State
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.
College career
During his career, he played in 47 games, including 36 starts. He was named to the First-team All-
ACC
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in 2011 as a senior.
Professional career
Buffalo Bills
Hairston was drafted by the
Buffalo Bills in the fourth round, 122nd overall of the
2011 NFL Draft.
On August 26, 2013, he was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list.
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers
Hairston signed with the
San Diego Chargers on April 15, 2015.
On March 16, 2016, Hairston signed a two-year contract with the Chargers.
On September 20, 2017, Hairston was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, ending his 2017 season.
References
External links
Los Angeles Chargers bio*
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1989 births
Living people
Players of American football from Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Clemson Tigers football players
American football offensive tackles
Buffalo Bills players
San Diego Chargers players
African-American players of American football
Los Angeles Chargers players
21st-century African-American sportspeople
20th-century African-American people