The consensus sees the Jacksonville Jaguars taking defensive tackle Mason Graham at No. 5 in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, the pick isn't written in stone, so there's a chance they could go in a different direction. In fact, the latest update at the Arizona Pro Day could incentivize the Jags to roll with wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.
Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports that scouts clocked McMillan at 4:48 second in the 40-yard dash. This isn't a particularly fast time, but it's much better than expected.
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.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 17, 2025
The 6’4”, 219-pound First-Team All-American had 24 NFL teams in attendance to watch him, per source. pic.twitter.com/UJwcJXkwwK
For the sake of clarity, though, Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network also broke the news that McMillan's 40-yard time ranged from 4.486 seconds to 4.53. Still, better than originally expected.
Throughout the draft cycle, there have been questions about McMillan's speed or lack thereof. It was further accentuated when he chose not to run the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, but his time at his Pro Day should put any doubts to rest.
Make no mistake, McMillan always lacked top speed, but that's not how he became the top receiver prospect in this year's draft. At 6'4" and 219 pounds, the former Wildcat has a massive catch radius and the elusiveness to make plays after the catch. On top of that, he's got the versatility to line up anywhere across the line of scrimmage.
Heck, even if McMillan had posted a 40-yard run in the late 4.5, he might've probably still been a first-round selection. However, his time at his Pro Day most likely solidified his chances of going in the top 10. Here's some of what the Bleacher Report scouting department had to say about him.
"Tetairoa McMillan is an uber-versatile and talented high-volume passing target suited to funnel the passing game through.
The versatility he offers is a strength of McMillan's draft profile. He aligns all over the Wildcats' offensive formation—X, Z, and the slot. McMillan's ability to win from multiple alignments creates mismatches for the defense. Not many taller outside corners can play in the nickel, and most nickel corners have to deal with McMillan's size/frame advantage. He is more fluid and agile than expected for a receiver of his size. McMillan runs whip routes, crossers, and in-cuts—separating well and working across the field."
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Should the Jaguars draft Tetairoa McMillan at No. 5?
Even though the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Dyami Brown in free agency, their wide receiver corps could still use a boost. After all, they released Christian Kirk in free agency, and Gabe Davis was a free-agency disappointment in 2024.
Granted, Brian Thomas Jr. proved to be a bonafide No.1 receiver in 2025 and should be even better next season. That said, Brown has only been a playmaker for half a season, and there's no guarantee Davis will bounce back. Drafting Tetairoa McMillan would give Jacksonville another dynamic weapon and depth at wide receiver.
On the other hand, the Jaguars may feel confident enough about their wide receiver group that they might want to address other positions at No. 5. Mason Graham is the consensus pick but Travis Hunter, Will Johnson, and even an offensive line should get consideration. Moreover, Jacksonville could target Matthew Golden in Round 2 or Tre Harris in the third.
This is to say that Tet McMillan would be a great pick in the first round, one who could round out Trevor Lawrence's arsenal of weapons. Having said that, nobody would bat an eye if the Jags went in a different direction with the No. 5 pick.