McMillan is the 16th player to visit Gillette Stadium ahead of the NFL Draft.
Tetairoa McMillan, one of the top wide receiver prospects in this year’s draft, can be added to the ever-growing list of New England Patriots 30 visits.
According to a report by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the Patriots are one of four teams hosting the 22-year-old. The Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers are also bringing him into their facility before the draft.
McMillan is entering the draft off a highly-productive three-year career at Arizona. Appearing in 37 games with 34 starts, he caught 213 combined passes for a school-record 3,423 yards and 26 touchdowns. He was voted to an All-American team in both his sophomore and junior seasons.
Besides his production, McMillan offers an intriguing skillset. Even though he is not a burner as evidenced by the 4.53-second 40-yard dash he ran at his pro day, he is an all-around receiver prospect: he combines a 6-foot-4, 219-pound frame with some of the best ball skills in the class, some serious YAC ability, and some nifty footwork in his routes.
The Patriots showing continued interest in McMillan after they already met him at the Scouting Combine should be no surprise. Even with Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins signed in free agency, they lack long-term perspective at the outside receiver position. The former Wildcat would be able to provide that.
In total, McMillan is the 16th known prospect to visit Gillette Stadium before the draft, and one of four wide receivers on the list. The team also invited Jaylin Noel (Iowa State), Kyle Williams (Washington State) and KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Auburn).