The picture in someone’s head while they think about an NFL wide receiver has changed over the years. From giant, freak athletes like Calvin Johnson and Randy Moss to smaller, tough-nosed guys like Hines Ward and Steve Smith there are different body types all over the field. In this year’s draft, there are a couple of bigger-bodied receivers, but none have the same movement skills as Tetairoa McMillan. Tetairoa McMillan could be one of the first names called in the draft, let’s take a look at his scouting report to see what the hype is all about.
Tetairoa McMillan Scouting Report: 2025 NFL Draft & Team Fits
Tet McMillan Scouting Report Overview:
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 219
Tet McMillan Strengths:
- Uses every bit of his wingspan to pluck the ball out of the air.
- Fights upfield after the catch with above-average YAC ability.
- Fluid movement skills at all stages of his route tree.
- Experience lining up all over the field, not just as an X.
Tetairoa McMillan Weaknesses:
- Doesn’t vary his tempo on routes often.
- Lacks true top-end speed and explosion, and relies on a steady buildup rather than suddenness.
- Limited release package, not overly creative with his footwork to get off of press coverage.
- Clear on tape when he isn’t a primary or secondary read on a play and takes snaps off.
Pro Comp: Angry Drake London
Draft Projection: Top-15 Pick
Team Fits: New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets
Tetairoa McMillan Scouting Report and Projected Role
For teams that want a dominant outside presence with some versatility in their passing game, McMillan fits the bill. He’s too big for corners that can match his movement skills and too fluid for corners that can match his size. Players with his specific blend don’t come around very often, and he projects to be the top receiving option or a 1b if the team has an embarrassment of riches at the receiver position. His lack of tempo and footwork against press can be taught, but a 6’4″ receiver who can sink his hips into a deep out and leave a corner running downfield are some things that can’t be.
It’s no secret that the New England Patriots need a receiver. They also need just about everything other than a quarterback and a top corner. Tet would get a chance to grow with Drake Maye, and that could be a meaningful connection for years to come. The Cowboys need an option alongside Ceedee Lamb, and McMillan’s skillset complements Lamb’s well. As the Jets look forward to what life without Aaron Rodgers looks like, they could stay put and just take the best player available instead of trying to trade up for another swing at quarterback. Pairing Tet with either a free-agent quarterback or a round-two option like Jaxson Dart could be their solution.
Tetairoa McMillan Dynasty Outlook
After Ashton Jeanty at the 1.01, the rest of the first round is looking like a mess. There are five running backs to feel good about, three or four wide receivers, and a couple of projected first-round quarterbacks all in the mix. Before seeing landing spots and draft capital, McMillan is a safe bet at 1.02, but anywhere from 1.02 to 1.08 is where he could end up after the draft.
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