It’s been an busy offseason for the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan. During a press conference Tuesday, the Panthers’ wide receiver revealed that he played the majority of his impressive rookie campaign ten to fifteen pounds below his ideal weight.
“I was the same weight my rookie year as my freshman year in college,” said McMillan. “I wasn’t used to playing that small.”
T Mac said he suited up the majority of last year at 205 pounds but his ideal playing weight is around 215-220 pounds, so this offseason has been focused on putting on more weight and getting his strength back.
“I wasn’t used to playing that small. I felt pretty weak and didn’t have my power back, so that was a main focus this offseason.”
Now T Mac says he’s at a more comfortable size.
“The weight that I’m at now is what I normally was at in college, so I’m used to it. I’ve got my power back, which allows me to be faster and stronger, so my focus was more in the weight room, strength and diet.”
McMillan recordedĀ 70 receptions for 1,014 yards and seven touchdownsĀ in 17 games his rookie season.
