The Panthers and 2025 No. 8 pick Tetairoa McMillan agreed to a rookie contract, the team announced on Thursday. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, McMillan's deal is worth $27.9 million over four years. McMillan will now join 2024 first-rounder Xavier Legette as a top target for Carolina quarterback Bryce Young.

Top-10 draft pick and top receiver Tetairoa McMillan officially signs rookie deal with Panthers worth up to $27.9 million

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Rams were attempting to trade up from the 26th overall spot on Thursday night. Teams believed that they were targeting McMillan—who was taken by the Panthers with the eighth selection of the first round.