McMillan’s Second Season Puzzle | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Tetairoa McMillan’s rookie stardom is already turning heads, but his sophomore season could be a tale of talent vs. opportunity. The Panthers’ No. 8 pick led all rookie WRs in receiving grade and efficiency, earning Rookie of the Year honors — but much of his success came from an unsustainable target load. With Bryce Young still favoring him, expect defenses to adjust as other weapons like Jalen Coker, Darren Waller, and Xavier Legette return and shine. While McMillan’s skillset suggests he’ll avoid a slump, can he match last year’s volume? The answer might just define his NFL trajectory…