History of Tetairoa McMillan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 29, 2025

Tetairoa McMillan, known as "T-Mac", is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. He was drafted eighth overall by the Panthers in the 2025 NFL draft. Prior to his NFL career, McMillan played college football at the University of Arizona, where he was recognized as the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year in 2024. His successful college career led to his high draft selection and transition to the professional level.

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April 5, 2003: Birth of Tetairoa McMillan

On April 5, 2003, Tetairoa McMillan was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver.

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2021: Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award

In 2021, Tetairoa McMillan won the Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award.

2022: All-American Bowl Selection

In 2022, Tetairoa McMillan was selected to play in the All-American Bowl.

2022: Freshman Year at Arizona

In 2022, during his true freshman year at Arizona, Tetairoa McMillan had three receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown in the 38–20 victory over San Diego State and finished the season leading all true freshmen nationally with 702 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 39 receptions.

2023: Breakout Season

In 2023, Tetairoa McMillan had a breakout season with 90 receptions for 1,402 yards and ten touchdowns over 13 games, also setting a new Territorial Cup receiving yards record as the Wildcats won 59–23, and he was named a third-team AP All-American at the end of the regular season.

2024: Polynesian College Football Player of the Year

In 2024, Tetairoa McMillan was awarded the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year. This was while he played college football for the Arizona Wildcats.

2024: Continued Success at Arizona

In the 2024 season, Tetairoa McMillan caught ten passes for a school-record 304 yards and tied the school record with four touchdown catches in a 61–39 victory, and he finished the season third in the nation with 1,319 yards on 84 receptions and was named a 2024 Consensus All-American.

2025: NFL Draft Declaration

Following his junior season, in 2025, Tetairoa McMillan declared for the NFL draft.

2025: Carolina Panthers Draft Selection and Contract

In 2025, Tetairoa McMillan was selected in the first round with the eighth overall pick by the Carolina Panthers in the NFL draft and later signed a four-year, $27.93 million rookie contract with the Panthers.