Overview

• Tetairoa McMillan, the first Arizona receiver ever selected in the first round, was drafted eighth overall by the Panthers.
• McMillan set Arizona's all-time receiving record with 3,423 career yards and earned first-team All-American honors in 2024.
• The Panthers prioritized offensive firepower for QB Bryce Young, drafting a first-round receiver for the second consecutive year.
• Carolina addressed defensive struggles from 2024 by investing nearly $250 million in free-agent signings, including key defensive tackles and linebackers.
• McMillan is expected to play a pivotal role in Carolina's developing offense, providing a polished, big-bodied deep threat.