The Carolina Panthers made Tetairoa McMillan the first full-time wide receiver off the board Thursday at the 2025 NFL Draft. They'll be expecting a No. 1 wideout in return, for good reason.
McMillan was selected eighth overall at Lambeau Field on Thursday, ahead of every other wide receiver except for the one that plays another position. Colorado two-star Travis Hunter went second overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars after a trade with the Cleveland Browns.
Despite some mildly diminished pre-draft hype, it's not a surprise to see McMillan go early. He was fifth overall on Yahoo Sports' final big board and the top wide receiver.