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It’s wild how much the talent pool can swing from year to year.
Eight months ago, three wide receivers were future top-10 locks, yet all of them might have been outplayed by the fourth target chosen. Meanwhile, the 2023 class didn’t have a receiver hear his named called until the 20th overall pick.
Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan is a legitimate top-10 target. The 6’5″, 210-pound prospect has an X-receiver body-type and ball skills. Most importantly, he isn’t just a large target; he’s a relatively fluid mover.
Taller receivers have a tendency to be stiffer than their smaller counterparts, which makes them less precise route-runners and creates issues with lack of separation. In McMillan’s case, he’s much like Drake London, in that they are big but they can sink the hips and make sudden movements despite their size.
The first-team All-American is particularly good after the catch, with 28 forced missed tackles on receptions, per Pro Football Focus. He led all Power Four targets with 1,319 yards.
Despite playing on a squad with erratic quarterback play, inconsistent protection and little-to-no help from other skill position performers—no other Wildcat managed more than 323 receiving yards—the junior produced.
McMillan should be able to step in from Day 1 and serve as an NFL squad’s No. 1 option in the passing game.
Team Fits: New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Titans