A six-year college veteran who moved from TCU to Minnesota, Jai'Onte' McMillan parlayed a strong rookie minicamp into a Colts contract.
Jai'Onte' McMillan spent six seasons in college football, four at TCU and two at Minnesota, before going undrafted in 2026. An invite to the Colts' rookie minicamp turned into a signed contract after he impressed the coaching staff, giving the Georgia native a shot at a roster spot in the defensive backfield.
Path to the league
McMillan, out of Rockdale County High School in Conyers, Georgia, spent four seasons at TCU before transferring to Minnesota ahead of the 2024 season. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft but earned a rookie minicamp invite from the Colts, converting that opportunity into a signed contract.
Career highlights
Across 52 total games and six college seasons at TCU and Minnesota, McMillan recorded 56 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack, five passes defensed and an interception. His tackling grade improved significantly in his final season, jumping from a PFF mark of 50.7 in 2024 to 75.8 in 2025.
2025 season recap
In his second season at Minnesota, McMillan continued to develop as a coverage defender, contributing to the Gophers' secondary while showing marked improvement in his tackling efficiency. That progress helped him stand out at the Colts' rookie minicamp and ultimately earn a contract as an undrafted free agent.
Sources
- ESPN: Jai'Onte' McMillan
- 247Sports: Jai'Onte' McMillan
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Cornerback
- Group
- defense
- College
- Minnesota
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
