Tetairoa McMillan NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Arizona WR

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 212

POSITIVES

— Big-frame pass-catcher with traditional NFL size, weight, and arm length.

— Smooth and fluid-moving athlete for his size.

— A great run-after-catch option, wins with strength, agility, and elusiveness in the open field.

— Outstanding catch radius to win contested catches, red-zone targets, and back-shoulder fades.

— Mismatch playmaker due to alignment/positional versatility.

NEGATIVES

— Route tempo needs more urgency at the snap.

— Route salesmanship is a little inconsistent from play-to-play.

— Ability to consistently defeat press alignment and physical corners.

— Questionable top-end speed to threaten defenses vertically when aligned outside.

NOTES

— Born April 5, 2003

— 4-star recruit in the 2022 class per 247Sports

— 2023: Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Finalist, All-Pac-12 Second Team, AP Third-Team All-American

OVERALL

Tetairoa McMillan is an uber-versatile and talented high-volume passing target suited to funnel the passing game through.

The versatility he offers is a strength of McMillan's draft profile. He aligns all over the Wildcats' offensive formation—X, Z, and the slot. McMillan's ability to win from multiple alignments creates mismatches for the defense. Not many taller outside corners can play in the nickel, and most nickel corners have to deal with McMillan's size/frame advantage. He is more fluid and agile than expected for a receiver of his size. McMillan runs whip routes, crossers, and in-cuts—separating well and working across the field.

He works the short to intermediate routes well—comfortable in the middle of the field. McMillan is a stellar run-after-catch receiver who has spatial awareness, stop/start ability, and elusiveness to make defenders miss after he secures the ball. His play strength allows him room to work through arm tackles for more YAC. With his size advantage, McMillan converts contested catches well. He is an area code extender for the quarterback to throw "trust balls" down the field with confidence he can out-position the defensive back to make a play. Whether high-pointing down the field or back shoulder fades, McMillan wins the catch point in multiple ways.

However, questions about consistent vertical separation are fair. McMillan would not be described as an explosive or dynamic receiver with top-end speed to put defensive backs on their heels. This leads to more press alignment and disruptive coverage when aligned on the outside to throw off timing between the receiver and quarterback. Adding to his release package and the use of his hands to quickly win the contact window will help his effectiveness against this type of alignment.

McMillan will benefit from adding more snap and urgency in his get-off at the snap to apply more pressure on his defender. He does not explode off the ball to sell vertical routes enough or give the illusion that he is going to run by his opponent. McMillan telegraphs his breaks against off-coverage defenders; this creates opportunities to be undercut or the route to be jumped by said defender.

In conclusion, Tetairoa McMillan is a fantastic receiving threat who brings a ton to the table. NFL offensive coordinators will appreciate his versatility and the litany of ways he can win in their offensive structure. He projects as a No. 1 wide receiver who you pepper with a high amount of targets per game.

GRADE: 9.0 (Top-10 Player — 1st Round)

OVERALL RANK: 3

POSITION RANK: WR1

PRO COMPARISON: Drake London or Tee Higgins

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.