When did the Carolina Panthers know that wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was their guy? Well, according to their general manager, that realization came pretty early on in the process. Dan Morgan recently sat down with Panthers team reporter Kristen Balboni and franchise legend Thomas Davis to discuss the 2025 draft class.

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan addressed the major concerns over Tetairoa McMillan’s passion for football. The Panthers used their No. 8 overall pick on the former Arizona standout. McMillan was one of the most talented but also polarizing players in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Carolina Panthers created some waves by taking Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. While McMillan was seen as the top receiver in this year’s class,