# 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)) Heading into camp, Baker Mayfield has praised McMillan's progression from Year 1 to Year 2, noting his development and the meaningful strides he's taking within the offense. Mayfield specifically highlighted McMillan's role in leading the receiving room alongside Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka as the Bucs absorb Evans' departure to San Francisco (per Bucs QB Baker Mayfield says contract talks 'not close,' sets deadline for deal). With both Egbuka and McMillan healthy and improving, the Buccaneers' WR room is positioned to remain a strength for the offense in 2026. **Boone sleeper with value (June 2026):** Justin Boone identifies McMillan as a screaming value sleeper entering healthy 2026. He posted five consecutive games with 5 catches and 50+ yards during his hot rookie finish, including 5 receptions in Weeks 14–18. His rookie stretch from Weeks 14–18 (fantasy weeks) delivered WR9 numbers (17.4 fppg)—an elite trajectory. The serious preseason neck injury (three fractured vertebrae, two herniated discs) was concerning, but his Week 17 return outing (7-114) confirms readiness. With Mike Evans traded to San Francisco and Matthew Golden not yet established, McMillan has earned a secure role in the receiving room. He remains available as WR58 ADP (outside top 150), offering upside at a discount given his rookie production ceiling and health status. (per 2026 Fantasy Football: Justin Boone's top sleeper picks at WR) ## 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). 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