Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers

McMillian was a featured target in Arizona's offense over his final two seasons, posting 90 catches for 1,402 yards and 10 scores, followed by 84 grabs for 1,319 yards and 8 touchdowns. He averaged 16.1 yards per reception across his college career and made 33 starts over three seasons. Three times he topped 200 receiving yards in a single game (11/266/1, 10/304/4, and 10/202/1), and McMillian cleared 100 yards on nine other occasions (7/132/2, 8/161/1, 6/138, 9/107/1, 8/116/1, 10/160, 11/138, 8/161, and 9/115). Over his last 16 starts, he hauled in at least six catches in 13 of them, setting a remarkably consistent floor.

At 6'4" and 220 pounds, McMillian brings the kind of frame that draws Mike Evans comparisons, and he pairs it with surprising speed for his size, running around 4.50 in the 40-yard dash. McMillian is a legitimate threat down the field and over the middle, with enough explosiveness after the catch to turn short gains into chunk plays. His route-running has a smooth, deliberate tempo that sets up defenders well for double moves and breaks.

He catches with his hands away from his body and uses his long wingspan to his advantage, which should translate into red-zone production on fades and contested jump balls. Early in his career, I'd expect a trajectory similar to Michael Pittman's, but McMillian's big-play upside gives him a higher ceiling than that comparison suggests.

His rookie season led to 70 catches for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns on 122 targets, ranking McMillian 15th in PPR fantasy points (212.40). He gained an impressive 14.5 yards per catch, with 17 plays gaining at least 20 yards. Despite his success, McMillian scored over 20.00 fantasy points in only one game (8/130/2). He scored between 10.00 and 19.50 fantasy points in 12 of his 18 of his other starts, giving him a consistency factor.

Fantasy Outlook: In his second year in the NFL, McMillian looks poised to push his ceiling even higher, despite playing in a below-par passing attack. His 2026 ADP (33) in the high-stakes market is more favorable than his rookie season (27), ranking him 16th at the wide receiver position. McMillian’s natural progression should be 80+ catches for 1,200 yards with a run at double-digit touchdowns. I expect his fantasy value to rise over the summer.