Three Pack of Big 12 NFL Draft Prospects

The 2024 college football season is coming to an end, so you know what that means? The 2025 NFL draft is coming soon, as well. Draft Nation is here to guide you through the prospects and how they can help NFL teams.

Here is a three pack of Big 12 players who are looking to get selected in the 2025 NFL draft.

WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

• 6-foot-5 212 lbs
• 2024 stats: 12 games 84 receptions 1,319 yards 8 touchdowns

What to like about Tetairoa McMillan

Tetairoa McMillan is 6-foot-5 and has an unbelievable catch radius. Quarterbacks can throw high, behind, or out in front of him and he uses his length and body control to secure the ball. He runs crisp routes with precise cutting ability and uses his head well to fake where he is going and to keep the cornerbacks on their heels.

McMillan has strong hands and does an effective job of either catching the ball out front or snatching it at its high point. He excels at yards after the catch and uses his size to get some extra chunks of real estate. He is tough for a smaller cornerback to bring down on their own.

McMillan is a stud when it comes to red zone 50/50 balls and should be a weapon for a long time in the NFL.

Reason for concern

McMillan has just average speed and will not take the tops off of defenses, using his size more. Although he runs strong routes he lacks the ability to separate as easily as the other prospects and fires off too upright causing him to struggle in press coverage.

NFL Comparison

Michael Pittman Jr.

When watching tape of Tetairoa McMillan, Draft Nation was reminded of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. 

Pittman has problems with press coverage and during his NFL career has been more of a possession type receiver and not a big-play option. McMillan has a little bit more big play ability than Pittman, but Pittman has become a more physical receiver after adding muscle, something that McMillan will need to do.

Draft Projection

1st round pick

Offensive Tackle Wyatt Milum, West Virginia

• 6-foot-6 317 lbs
• 2024 stats: 11 starts at tackle

What to like about Wyatt Milum

Wyatt Milum is blessed with perfect mechanics when it comes to blocking and can attack defenders several different ways. The 6-foot-6 tackle plays through the whistle with a violent demeanor and will do what it takes to move defensive players out of the play. Milum is one of the best pure pass blockers in the class and very rarely gets beat once he slides back and sets up in protection. His game is capped off by his impressive football IQ. He understands not only his assignments, but also the duties of his teammates. He is a leader on the offensive line who can call out blitzes and stunts pre-snap.

Reason for concern

Milum plays hard on every play, but this can be a problem at times. When attacking defenders he can get overaggressive and take a penalty after the play. What happens more often however, is Milum will not be patient on blitzes and will lunge to make contact and lose his leverage. Milum is a better pass blocker than run blocker, when he can drop back and be in position he is unbeatable. In the run game he loses on leverage every so often. However, this is something that can be improved when he gets in the NFL and has top offensive line coaches in his ears. Milum lacks the pure athleticism that NFL teams like to see in their left tackle, meaning he will most likely be drafted at right tackle.

NFL Comparison

Braden Smith

Braden Smith was a second round pick out of Auburn in 2018 and Wyatt Milum shares a lot of the same qualities that have made Smith a solid starting right tackle. Milum, just like Smith, lacks the athleticism to play on the left side, but offers everything a team asks for on the right.

Draft Projection

2nd round pick

Wide Receiver Jack Bech, TCU

• 6-foot-2 215 lbs
• 2024 stats: 12 games 62 receptions 1,034 yards 9 touchdowns

What to like about Jack Bech

Bech is a hard worker who gets by on his overall determination. He's a great combat catcher and hauls in contested passes on a regular basis. He has a large catch radius with the body control to make adjustments on passes. Combined with his excellent route running and uncanny ability to gain separation out of cuts, Bech is sure to intrigue many scouts. Over his career he has stood out against the toughest opponents, demonstrating his competitiveness and willingness to get the job done. 

Reason for concern

On the downside, Bech has average speed and has gotten by for the most part by having a non-stop motor with impeccable route running skills. He lacks the acceleration to be efficient at getting yards after the catch at the next level and will need to work on his release against press coverage. The 22-year-old receiver will not take the top off of defenses and may project best in a West Coast offense that can take advantage of his strong route running skills. 

NFL Comparison

Cooper Kupp

It is almost impossible not to see Cooper Kupp when watching Jack Bech play football. Both players are highly competitive, have reliable hands and run precise routes with excellent cutting skills. Bech will never wow scouts with his yards per reception or his yards after catch numbers, but could be an 80+ reception receiver who moves the chains. 

Draft Projection

5th round pick