This past Thursday night, McMillan was selected by the Panthers with the eighth overall pick of the 2025 draft. The 22-year-old University of Arizona standout now comes into the pros with a wealth of collegiate production, an All-American résumé and the hopes of becoming the league's next big No. 1 wideout.

The Carolina Panthers selected Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night, making him the first wideout off the board.

The Arizona football program had a big first day of the NFL Draft with Tetairoa McMillan becoming the school's highest offensive selection in program history. There were four players taken over the three days of the NFL Draft.