Ever wonder how much money college football stars are making these days? Arizona’s standout receiver Tetairoa “T-Mac” McMillan is raking in some serious cash while catching passes for the Wildcats. With the NFL draft on the horizon in 2025, let’s break down how this talented wide receiver has turned touchdowns into dollar signs.
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Player Background
T-Mac isn’t just a football star – he’s got brains to match his athletic ability. Back in high school at Servite in Anaheim, he crushed it with a 4.3 GPA while taking the toughest classes available. Talk about not fitting the “dumb jock” stereotype!
On the field, the guy has been unstoppable for Arizona. In three seasons, he’s grabbed 213 passes for 3,423 yards and scored 26 touchdowns. Last season alone, he snagged 84 balls for 1,319 yards and 8 scores, averaging nearly 16 yards every time he caught the ball. No wonder he won the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year award and has NFL teams drooling over his potential.
NIL Valuation
So what’s the bottom line? What’s T-Mac actually worth in today’s college sports marketplace?
The latest numbers put his value between $676,000 and $890,000. Yes, you read that right – we’re talking about a college kid potentially closing in on a million dollars before he even graduates!
On3 Sports ranks him as the 62nd most valuable athlete in the whole country and 35th among football players. The Phoenix New Times called him the highest-paid athlete at Arizona, estimating he’s making around $890,000 as of last fall. Pretty sweet deal for catching footballs on Saturdays!
Endorsement Portfolio
What brands are cutting checks to T-Mac? His partnership list is pretty impressive:
Big-Time Brands:
- JLab Audio got him to promote their headphones last September alongside other college stars
- Raising Cane’s (yep, the chicken finger place) signed him last August
- EA Sports put him in their College Football 2025 video game
- Nike has him getting a cut from Arizona jerseys with his name and number
Sweet Local Deals:
- Alerion Aviation gives him and his quarterback buddy Noah Fifita actual private jet hours! How many college kids are flying private?
- Jim Click Automotive has had him promoting their dealerships since 2022, including some community work with kids.
Social Media Influence and Community Impact
With 27,000 Instagram followers, 5,500 on Twitter, and about 1,000 on TikTok, T-Mac gives brands direct access to fans who follow his every move.
But here’s what makes him special – he’s using his platform for good. He’s giving back to the community through his partnerships, especially with Jim Click and the Friends of Wilbur & Wilma group. In his humble words: “I don’t like to talk about myself too much. I let other people talk for me.”
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As T-Mac gets ready to take his talents to the next level in the 2025 NFL Draft, he’s already showing he’s got the business side of sports figured out. Not bad for a guy who’s still technically a college student!
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