Jun 10, 2026, 8:50 AM ET

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and was immediately pushed into the WR1 role in the Carolina offense. In his debut campaign, McMillan saw 122 targets and brought in 70 of them for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns. His lower reception total gave him a slight boost in half-PPR scoring as he finished as the WR15, compared to the WR16 in PPR leagues. In the offseason, the Panthers did not make any major additions to the wide receiver room, leaving the Arizona product as the clear WR1, as he will share the field with unproven options such as Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette. While both have shown upside at times, they have yet to operate as a true complement in this offense over a full 17-game season. While his target share should keep his floor stable, McMillan's ceiling could be much higher in his second season. Down the stretch, his QB, Bryce Young, showed steady progression as he averaged 214 yards per game over his last seven contests, compared to the pedestrian 166 yards per game over the first nine games. Even though McMillan carries a high price tag in relation to his rookie performance (WR15) at an ADP of 33.0 in PPR Sleeper drafts, his massive projected volume and improving quarterback will set him up to contend for a WR1 campaign.--Andy Smith