Drake London has been one of the most hyped wide receiver prospects in recent memory. And while his first two NFL seasons were solid, the former USC standout broke out in 2024 with 1,271 yards and nine touchdowns. London was picked eighth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, and with the 2025 draft approaching, one analyst believes a Drake London 2.0 is on the way — Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan.
NFL Analyst Compares Tetairoa McMillan to Drake London
McMillan is gaining traction as one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft — and for good reason. He stands 6-foot-4, 219 pounds, runs clean routes for his size, and combines strong hands with solid ball skills and a wide catch radius.
All of that makes McMillan a possible top-10 pick and a natural comparison to London, according to PFSN analyst Jacob Infante.
Infante wrote, “Wide receivers who are 6’4” don’t grow on trees, making it easier to narrow down a comparison for Tetairoa McMillan. Though some have gone with Mike Evans as a popular comparison, I think Drake London is a better fit.
“McMillan has tremendous ball skills, a large catch radius, and impressive body control for the wide receiver position. All of those traits have helped London, who’s the same height and just four pounds lighter, turn into a 1,000-yard receiver in the NFL.”
London recorded 866 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie, followed by 905 yards and two touchdowns in Year 2. He broke out in 2024 with his first 1,000-yard season at any level — college or pro.
McMillan, meanwhile, has logged back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns in college and is expected to continue producing at a high level in the NFL.
McMillan’s Mock Draft Projection
In PFSN’s latest two-round mock draft by Cameron Sheath, McMillan is projected to go 14th overall to the Indianapolis Colts.
Sheath wrote, “It feels as though the Indianapolis Colts have been linked with a new tight end since the dawn of time. In Tetairoa McMillan, the team instantly gets a new big-bodied target for Anthony Richardson, though not in the form that most seem to expect.
“At No. 14, McMillan represents great value as an alpha receiver who could immediately lay claim to the top spot in Indianapolis. His smooth route-running and outstanding hands make his dominant displays look effortless.”
