The Arizona Wildcats may have as much NFL talent on their 2024 roster as any team in the nation.
Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski has three Arizona players projected as first-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft; wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan at No. 8 to the New Orleans Saints, offensive tackle Jonah Savaiinaea at No. 23 to the Los Angeles Rams and cornerback Tacario Davis at No. 28 to the Buffalo Bills.
Arizona is playing its first year in the Big 12 Conference in 2024 as one of four teams joining the league from the Pac-12 Conference along with Arizona State, Colorado and Utah.
McMillan, 6-foot-5 and 210 pounds, has been projected as a Top 10 pick across most mock drafts after putting up 90 receptions for 1,402 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023.
From Bleacher Report: “This particular pairing will come down to what the New Orleans Saints plan to do at quarterback. Derek Carr will still have two years remaining on his current deal after the upcoming season concludes. Either the Saints continue forward with Carr or attempt to replace him. Since three quarterbacks are already off the board, the organization chooses the former. In doing so, the Saints can maximize Carr's remaining time by surrounding him with the best possible talent. Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan can provide a Marques Colston-esque target. McMillan is a 6'5" receiver who should fit in nicely alongside the smaller Chris Olave and speedy Rashid Shaheed (if he's re-signed).”
Arizona opens the season on Aug. 31 at home against New Mexico.
Travis Hunter vs Tetairoa McMillan was a Battle 🔥 #SkoBuffs
— We Coming 🦬 (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) May 12, 2024
Both possible Top 10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft pic.twitter.com/qBml331gkw
