Jalen McMillan

NFL player. Position: WR. Team: TB.

Quick Facts

Position: WR
Team: TB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Bye week (2026): 10
FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 168

2026 Outlook

McMillan is positioned for a significant breakout year in 2026. A neck injury suffered in a 2025 preseason game limited him to just the final four games of the season, but he dramatically showed his value late — breaking out in Week 17 with 7 receptions for 114 yards against Miami. That performance, combined with mental toughness Coach Todd Bowles praised, suggests McMillan is ready for a full 16-game role. With Mike Evans departed to San Francisco, targets are up for grabs in the Buccaneers passing game. McMillan and Emeka Egbuka will lead the receiving corps alongside veteran Chris Godwin Jr., with McMillan expected to take another big step forward (per Latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft has Buccaneers going in a shocking direction, McMillan primed for breakout season as Bucs begin voluntary practices). Team could let Chris Godwin (age 31) walk after 2026, further opening opportunities at receiver positions behind him, benefiting McMillan's long-term role. (per 10 Dynasty Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers (2026))

Role / Depth Chart

Expected to be part of the primary receiving rotation for the Buccaneers in 2026, competing with Emeka Egbuka for slot targets and third-down conversions.

Injury Status

Recovered from preseason neck injury that sidelined him for most of 2025. Was cleared to play in December and participated in final four games, including breakout Week 17 performance (7 catches, 114 yards). Healthy heading into 2026 (per McMillan primed for breakout season as Bucs begin voluntary practices).

Recent News

2026-04-29 — Post-NFL Draft Projected Buccaneers Depth Chart (Post-NFL Draft Projected Buccaneers Depth Chart)
2026-05-01 — Rating the 2026 NFL Rookie Wide Receivers: Post-NFL Draft Rookie Super Model Ratings (Rating the 2026 NFL Rookie Wide Receivers: Post-NFL Draft Rookie Super Model Ratings)
2026-04-17 — 10 NFL draft prospects to put on your fantasy radar -- and three others to monitor (10 NFL draft prospects to put on your fantasy radar -- and three others to monitor)
2026-05-27 — Todd Bowles is confident he might adequately replace Mike Evans next NFL season for Bucs (Todd Bowles is confident he might adequately replace Mike Evans next NFL season for Bucs)
2026-03-02 — Bucs Roundtable: Bold Statistical Prediction for 2026 Season (Bucs Roundtable: Bold Statistical Prediction for 2026 Season)
2026-05-29 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Baker Mayfield, Emeka Egbuka... (Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Baker Mayfield, Emeka Egbuka...)
2026-03-09 — Fantasy Football: Early winners, losers after the first day of free agency (Fantasy Football: Early winners, losers after the first day of free agency)
2026-03-03 — Projected Landing Spots for Mike Evans, Tyreek Hill, and Top 2026 NFL Free-Agent WRs (Projected Landing Spots for Mike Evans, Tyreek Hill, and Top 2026 NFL Free-Agent WRs)
2026-04-24 — Seven Potential Day-Two Picks at Seven Positions for the Buccaneers (Seven Potential Day-Two Picks at Seven Positions for the Buccaneers)
2026-04-28 — 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: DeVonta Smith, Mark Andrews and More Post-Draft... (2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: DeVonta Smith, Mark Andrews and More Post-Draft...)

Open Questions

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