Panthers Select Tetairoa McMillan At No. 8 Overall In NFL Draft

Panthers Select Tetairoa McMillan At No. 8 Overall In NFL Draft

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The Carolina Panthers selected Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night. McMillan is a big-play receiver that has drawn comparisons to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans, who is a future Hall of Famer. He has the ability to make the contested catches down the field, which will be a big plus for developing young quarterback Bryce Young as he looks to take the next step in Year 3. McMillan has a big catch radius like Evans, but the question at the NFL level will become whether the former Wildcat can create consistent separation from cornerbacks. In Carolina, he'll add to the Panthers receiver depth and should slot in at least as the team's No. 3 behind Xavier Legette and veteran Adam Thielen. McMillan has the ability to play inside as well. He could be a strong wideout for years to come, but for fantasy, it's not the greatest landing spot for 2025.

Source: NFL.com