Overview
- Shanahan said McMillan "caught his eye" in the pre-draft process and called him "a stud" who will be "one of the best receivers in this league sooner than later."
- McMillan leads Carolina with 54 receptions for 748 yards and four touchdowns through 11 games in his rookie season.
- The 6-foot-5 receiver is coming off eight catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-27 overtime win at Atlanta.
- San Francisco (7-4) hosts Carolina (6-5) on Monday night at Levi's Stadium in a matchup with potential NFC Wild Card tiebreaker implications.
- Carolina drafted McMillan No. 8 overall, three picks before the 49ers selected defensive lineman Mykel Williams, and Pro Football Focus currently grades McMillan as the top rookie wideout.