The Carolina Panthers are anticipating big things from wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan immediately. And it didn't take long for the rookie's hype train to officially leave the station in Charlotte.
McMillan was the guy at No. 8 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft when most thought the Panthers would go for a blue-chip defensive prospect. Dan Morgan thought there was value further down the pecking order, and the wideout well didn't have the same strength in depth. They were suitably impressed throughout their pre-draft assessments, and he's done nothing to diminish expectations during his critical transition from college to the pros.