Jalen McMillan

Jalen McMillan
No. 15 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2001-12-07) December 7, 2001 (age 23)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:San Joaquin Memorial
(Fresno, California)
College:Washington (2020–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / round: 3 / pick: 92
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions:37
Receiving yards:461
Receiving average:12.5
Receiving touchdowns:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jalen McMillan (born December 7, 2001[1]) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington.

Early life

McMillan attended San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California. As a junior and senior, McMillan combined for 3,045 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 162 receptions.[2] He played baseball, receiving offers from Oklahoma and USC to be a dual-sport athlete.[3] McMillan was rated as a 4-star recruit and he committed to play college football at the University of Washington, over offers from schools such as Notre Dame and Alabama.[4]

College career

As a freshman in 2020, McMillan played sparingly, recording one catch for 16 yards.[5] In his sophomore season, McMillan's production would increase, as he led the team in receiving yards with 470 while hauling in three touchdowns and 39 catches.[6] Entering the 2022 season, McMillan was named a preseason All-Pac-12 honorable mention[7] In the first game of the season, McMillan caught two touchdown passes in a 45–20 victory over Kent State.[8]

Season Games Receiving Rushing
GP Rec Yards Avg TD Att Yards Avg TD
Washington Huskies
2020 3 1 16 16.0 0 2 14 7.0 0
2021 11 39 470 12.1 3 0 0 0.0 0
2022 13 79 1,098 13.9 9 1 2 2.0 0
2023 11 45 559 12.4 5 3 30 10.0 1
Career 38 164 2,143 13.1 17 6 46 7.7 1

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m) 		197 lb
(89 kg) 		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.47 s 1.53 s 2.62 s 4.18 s 6.94 s 37.0 in
(0.94 m)		 10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

McMillan was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (92nd overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[11] The Buccaneers selected McMillan with the pick that was traded from the Detroit Lions in exchange for Carlton Davis.[12] In his NFL debut, McMillan scored a 32-yard receiving touchdown in the 37–20 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 1.[13] In Week 14 of the 2024 season, McMillan scored 2 touchdowns en route to a Buccaneers win over the Raiders.[14]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2024 TB 13 12 37 461 12.5 33 8 4 43 10.8 17 0 0 0
Career 13 12 37 461 12.5 33 8 4 43 10.8 17 0 0 0

References

  1. ^ Karels, Carter (April 16, 2019). "Notebook: 2020 WR Jalen McMillan currently a 'coin flip' between Notre Dame, Washington". Notre Dame Insider. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ Vorel, Mike (September 23, 2021). "UW's Jalen McMillan announced his arrival (again) against Arkansas State. Now? 'He's going to do some amazing things.'". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  3. ^ Caple, Christian (October 7, 2021). "'You should see him play baseball': The many talents of Washington receiver Jalen McMillan". The Athletic. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  4. ^ Bemis, Scott (September 23, 2019). "High School Hot Shot: Jalen McMillan". YourCentralValley.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  5. ^ Smith, Lauren (October 12, 2021). "Following 175-yard performance last month, UW wideout Jalen McMillan looking to 'keep building forward'". The News Tribune. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  6. ^ Vorel, Mike (January 6, 2022). "'Let's ride': Despite Junior Adams' departure, WR Jalen McMillan announces he's staying at Washington". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  7. ^ "Media selects preseason 2022 Pac-12 All-Conference Football Team". Pac-12.com. July 26, 2022. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  8. ^ Booth, Tim (September 4, 2022). "Penix throws 4 TD passes, Washington rolls Kent State 45-20". The News & Observer. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  9. ^ "Jalen McMillan Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  10. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jalen McMillan College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  11. ^ Katson, Alex (April 27, 2024). "Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan with No. 92 pick". Huskies Wire. USA Today. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Hill, Josh (April 27, 2024). "Tampa Bay uses Carlton Davis III pick to give Baker Mayfield another big target". The Pewter Plank. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  13. ^ Alper, Josh (September 8, 2024). "Jalen McMillan's first NFL TD puts Bucs up 30-14". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  14. ^ Dix, Brianna (December 8, 2024). "Jalen McMillan puts up 2 touchdowns vs Raiders, leads Bucs to win". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved December 15, 2024.