“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

His fans love McMillan, and it is evident by looking at his fan following on social media, with 27,000 followers on Instagram, 5500 followers on Twitter, and 974 followers on TikTok. Additionally, his NIL valuation stands at a whopping $676,000, which represents his roster plus his NIL value. McMillan stands 62nd on the NIL list and 35th on the college football NIL rank. With that said, let’s look into the details of the brands that collaborated with him.

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

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.

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.