Offensive Rookie of the Year: Tetairoa McMillan

Tetairoa McMillan, the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was named Offensive Rookie of the Year at the NFL Honors event. As a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, McMillan received 41 out of 50 first-place votes, accumulating 445 total points. He surpassed other contenders, including Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, Patriots running back Treveyon Henderson, Giants quarterback Jaxon Dart, and Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. Seahawks offensive lineman Grey Zabel also received two first-place votes.

McMillan's performance in his debut season was notable, as he started all 17 games, amassing 70 receptions for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns. His receiving yards set a new rookie record for the Panthers, and his touchdown count was the highest among NFL rookies this season. Additionally, McMillan excelled in clutch situations, tying for the most fourth-down catches and leading in explosive receptions with five of those six catches resulting in