WR Tetairoa McMillan Wants to Play for the Packers

March 25, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Tetairoa McMillan, the towering Arizona wide receiver pegged as a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, just sent Packers fans into a frenzy. During a Tuesday interview on The Draft Buzz Podcast, the 6’5”, 210-pound star dropped a bombshell: “Green Bay’s my spot—I’d love to catch passes from Jordan Love.”

McMillan, 21, is coming off a monster college season (projected 1,400 yards, 12 TDs in 2024, per NFL Draft Scout), cementing his status as the draft’s premier WR talent. With a 4.45-second 40-yard dash and a knack for contested catches, he’s drawn comparisons to Mike Evans—only faster. His declaration comes at a perfect time for the Packers, who are desperate for a deep threat with Christian Watson sidelined by an ACL tear until mid-2025 (The Athletic, 8/3/2025).

“I grew up watching Aaron Rodgers sling it,” McMillan said. “Now with Love, that offense is electric—Lambeau’s where I see myself.” The Packers, holding the 23rd pick, would need to trade up to snag the consensus top-7 prospect, but GM Brian Gutekunst has the ammo—$40 million in cap space (Over The Cap) and extra picks from past deals like the Rasul Douglas trade.

Fan reaction on X exploded: “McMillan in Green Bay? Super Bowl bound!” (@PackFaithful), while @CheeseheadLogic mused, “Trade up for Tetairoa—Love needs a stud.” With Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed as starters, McMillan could be the missing piece to elevate an offense that ranked 11th in passer rating last year (ESPN). His size-speed combo fits Matt LaFleur’s scheme like a glove.

The Draft’s in Green Bay this April, and McMillan’s bold wish has Packers Nation dreaming big. Will Gutekunst pull the trigger to land the Hawaiian phenom? One month out, the buzz is deafening.