Carolina Panthers wideout Tetairoa McMillan has burst onto the scene.
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero recently polled high-ranking executives from all 30 teams, including 21 general managers, to gauge this season’s awards race. And when it comes to the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, the survey shows that McMillan is the clear choice.
Pelissero notes:
The No. 8 overall pick in April’s draft, McMillan was the runaway winner here with 17 votes. He leads all rookies with 924 receiving yards, seven receiving touchdowns and 43 receptions of 10-plus yards; his 65 total catches rank third among first-year pros. And while some rookies hit the proverbial wall, “T-Mac” just seems to be getting better — he has five touchdowns in the Panthers’ past five games as they’ve surged into the NFC South lead.
Nine other players split the rest of the votes: Colts tight end Tyler Warren (3), Bucs receiver Emeka Egbuka (2), Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (1.5), Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (1.5), Patriots tackle Will Campbell (1), Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (1), Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (1), Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (1) and Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (1).
Entering Week 17, McMillan leads all rookies with 924 receiving yards to go along with his 65 catches and seven touchdowns.
McMillan would be the first Panthers player since quarterback Cam Newton (2011) to be named the Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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