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“I don’t like to talk about myself too much. I let other people talk for me.” Tetairoa McMillan, a wide receiver for Arizona Wildcats, said he likes to let his game speak for itself rather than bragging about it himself. He was born on April 5, 2003, and raised in Anaheim, California. Since he was a kid, he was driven to play football, and to sharpen his skills he went to Servite High School, where he excelled as a standout player.
The multi-talented star also excelled in playing basketball and volleyball, along with football, during high school. Moving forward into his career, the five-star recruit went to Arizona Wildcats for his collegiate journey. Given his popularity in college football, various brands connected with him, which benefited his NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) value.
Tetairoa McMillan’s NIL worth
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Polls of the day
Poll 1 of 5
Do you think Tetairoa McMillan's NIL deals will impact his performance on the field?
Yes, positively
Yes, negatively
No, it won't affect him
Not sure
Who do you think had the most influence on Breece Hall's football career?
Larhonda McDaniel
Raquel Guerra
Jeff Smith
All equally
Whats your Perspective on:
Is Tetairoa McMillan the next big thing in college football, or just another overhyped player?
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Do you think Bryson DeChambeau's $6.993 million win will change the PGA-LIV Golf conflict?
Yes, it's a game-changer
No, the conflict will continue
Maybe, but it's too early to tell
I don't care about the conflict
Do you believe Jerry Jones truly cares about CeeDee Lamb's future?
Absolutely
Not at all
Only for business reasons
Unsure
Friends of Wilbur & Wilma is a foundation that helps to land great deals for Arizona athletes, and it arranged a nice deal for Arizona players Tetairoa McMillan and Jayden de Laura with Tucson’s Jim Clack Auto. The deal schedules both players’ volunteer activities at the local Boys and Girls Club. Added to that, Friends of Wilbur & Wilma, powered by Blueprint Sports, is supported by the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education.
Apart from that, McMillan signed a deal with Nike while promoting his Arizona Wildcats gear. Through this partnership, McMillan can profit from the sale. The merchandise includes the Nike NIL replica football jersey with a logo imprinted with his name and number. Let’s look at McMillan’s on-field performance, which led him to such lucrative NIL deals.
Career highs of Tetairoa McMillan
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As we already know, McMillan started his football career at Servite High School, where he achieved remarkable stats. Throughout his three-year stay, McMillan recorded 179 receptions for 2640 yards and 34 touchdowns. Alone in his senior year, he completed 1302 receiving yards, 18 touchdowns, and 88 receptions. Because of his performance, he was named the 2022 California State Player of the Year, along with being awarded the 2021 Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year.
What’s your perspective on:
Is Tetairoa McMillan the next big thing in college football, or just another overhyped player?
Have an interesting take?
The five-star prospect, ranked by most of the recruiters, received offers from various colleges while he committed to play for the Arizona Wildcats. Right after hitting the team’s campus, McMillan carved his name. During the 2023 season, McMillan came out with a solid performance, recording 90 receptions for 1402 yards and 10 touchdowns and leading the receiving end of the Wildcats. 6-foot-5,210-pounder Tetairoa McMillan is considered a crucial team member for the Wildcats, and he’s quite determined to shine brighter during his future football endeavors.
Debate
Is Tetairoa McMillan the next big thing in college football, or just another overhyped player?