Tetairoa McMillan is likely going to be the first wide receiver to hear his name called in the upcoming NFL Draft, outside of Travis Hunter Jr. That became even more likely on Monday when he supposedly ran a blazing fast 40-yard dash.
However, much like Wilt Chamberlin’s 100-point game, video of his run does not exist. Hm…
McMillan is listed at 6-foot-5, 212 pounds. The former Arizona pass-catcher caught 84 passes for 1,319 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024 after a 1,402-yard season on 90 catches in 2023. He finished second only to Nick Nash of San Jose State and tight end Harold Fannin Jr. of Bowling Green in receiving yards on a team that won only four games. The Wildcats relied on him for most of their offense.
Not only does McMillan have the tape, the three best highlights of his college football career did not count. There was this one-handed catch during a game:
And these two catches during practice:
Although McMillan looks like a can’t-miss prospect, some analysts have concern about his ability to create separation. They don’t think he has that next-level burst and can only make contested catches.
According to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports, Tetairoa McMillan dispelled that narrative with an absurdly fast time in the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. Especially for his size.
Arizona WR and projected top pick Tetairoa McMillan had his Pro Day today, where scouts in attendance clocked him at a 4.48 40-yard dash.
The 6’4”, 219-pound First-Team All-American had 24 NFL teams in attendance to watch him, per source.
— @Schultz_Report / X
That number is not official. A hand time of 4.48, which would have could fall anywhere between a 4.50-4.70 on a laser timer. If it was actually 4.7, that is still pretty impressive. Just not as impressive as 4.48.
Unfortunately, Arizona did not broadcast its Pro Day on Monday. As of right now, video does not exist.
I am not here to question the legitimacy of Schultz’s report about Tetairoa McMillan’s run. I do not at all doubt that scouts in attendance timed him at 4.48! But I have to wonder how we are yet to see visual proof of his speed in the 40. And I question why, if he really is that fast, he didn’t run at the Combine.
There is reason to be suspicious. How fast is he really? The world may never know.