Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is arguably the greatest of all time (GOAT) at his position at 蜜柚直播. Recently, McMillan signed with a brand founded by arguably basketball鈥檚 GOAT in Michael Jordan.
The former Wildcat and first-round pick by the Carolina Panthers was officially announced as the latest addition to Jordan Brand on Thursday.
McMillan joins Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, Los Angeles Rams wide receivers Davante Adams and Puka Nacua, Washington Commanders receiver Deebo Samuel, Super Bowl MVP quarterback Jalen Hurts, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, among others, as NFL players signed to Jordan Brand.
Carolina Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan arrives for a rookie minicamp at the team's training facility, April 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.聽
McMillan is the only NFL rookie signed with Jordan Brand, a sub-brand of Nike, which is worth $6.4 billion.
鈥淭o me, the Jumpman (logo) represents more than athletic excellence 鈥 it embodies a mindset that I am carrying with me to Carolina,鈥 McMillan said in a released statement.
People are also reading…
鈥淛ordan Brand stands for breaking barriers and never settling for anything less than greatness. That philosophy resonates deeply with how I approach the game. This partnership isn鈥檛 just about what I can gain, it鈥檚 about what we鈥檒l build together and the path we鈥檒l create for those coming after me.鈥
After establishing itself as a prominent brand in basketball, Jordan Brand signed NBA superstars over the years, including Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Luka Doncic, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul and Zion Williamson, among others. Former UA point guard Mike Bibby was a Jordan Brand ambassador during his NBA career.
Carolina Panthers鈥 Tetairoa McMillan participates in a rookie minicamp at the team鈥檚 training facility April 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.
McMillan, who recently concluded rookie minicamp in Charlotte, signed a four-year, $27.93 million contract with the Panthers.
Carolina opens the NFL season against Travis Hunter and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 7. McMillan and 蜜柚直播 native and former Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom, who was selected in the fourth round by the Panthers, return to 蜜柚直播 to play the Cardinals on Sept. 14 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Contact Justin Spears, the Star鈥檚 蜜柚直播 football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports
Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
Catalina Foothills star Austin Cohen serves his way into 蜜柚直播 tennis history
