Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Panthers Draft Tetairoa McMillan, Reject Rams Trade in 2025 NFL Draft
Imagine a big football draft where teams pick new players.
The Carolina Panthers had a chance to trade their pick to another team but decided to keep it and choose a talented receiver named Tetairoa McMillan.
The other team, the Los Angeles Rams, then made a deal with a different team, the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons got a good player for their defense.
The Panthers wanted to improve their offense, while the Rams were also trying to improve their team through other moves.
Carolina Panthers declined a trade offer from the Los Angeles Rams.
The Panthers drafted Tetairoa McMillan, a wide receiver from the University of Arizona.
The Los Angeles Rams traded their No. 26 pick to the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons selected edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the No. 26 pick.
The Panthers' decision reflects a focus on rebuilding their offense.
- Who
- Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, Tetairoa McMillan, James Pearce Jr.
- What
- Carolina Panthers drafted Tetairoa McMillan, and the Los Angeles Rams made a trade with the Atlanta Falcons.
- When
- During the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Where
- The events occurred during the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Why
- The Carolina Panthers aimed to redefine their offense by drafting McMillan, while the Rams sought to gain value through other trades.
- Team that Drafted McMillan
- Carolina Panthers
- Player Drafted
- Tetairoa McMillan
- University of McMillan
- University of Arizona
- Team Involved in Trade
- Los Angeles Rams
- Team Involved in Trade
- Atlanta Falcons
- Player Drafted by Falcons
- James Pearce Jr.
- Rams' Trade
- Traded No. 26 pick