Raekwon McMillan

Raekwon McMilllan was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from Las Vegas on March 19, 2021. Originally drafted by Miami in the second round (54th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Acquired by Las Vegas along with a 2021 fifth-round draft pick in a trade with Miami in exchange for a 2021 fourth-round draft pick (8/29/20).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Raekwon McMilllan was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from Las Vegas on March 19, 2021. Originally drafted by Miami in the second round (54th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Acquired by Las Vegas along with a 2021 fifth-round draft pick in a trade with Miami in exchange for a 2021 fourth-round draft pick (8/29/20).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2022 (16/1)

• Made his New England regular season debut in the season opener at Miami (9/11) after missing the entire 2021 season to injury. Started the game at linebacker and recorded five total tackles
• Was inactive for the home opener vs. Baltimore (9/25).
• Returned to action at Green Bay (10/2). Was utilized on the special teams unit.
• Part of the defensive unit that pitched a shutout vs. Detroit (10/9), who entered the game with the top-ranked offense in the NFL. Had three total tackles in the game (2 solo, 1 asst.) including a tackle for a 1-yard loss on fourth down. The defense stopped all 6 of Detroit's fourth down attempts.
• Part of the defensive unit that held Cleveland, who entered the game with the top ranked rushing attack, to 70 rushing yards. It was the first time this season the Browns had less than 170 rushing yards (10/16). Recorded two special teams tackles and two regular defensive tackles.
• Recorded three total tackles (1 solo, 2 assist) vs. Chicago (10/24).
• Recorded two total tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) vs. Indianapolis (11/6). Also had his first sack of the season in the fourth quarter for a 9-yard loss. It was one of the nine sacks the defense had, which is a season high and tied for the most under Coach Belichick. Part of the defensive unit that forced the Colts to go 0-for-14 on third down and allowed just 121 total yards of offense.
• Recorded three total tackles (2 solo, 1 assist) vs. N.Y. Jets (11/20). Was part of the defensive unit that held the Jets to just 103 total yards, the third-fewest yards allowed in Patriots history, only two total yards in the second half, the fewest ever allowed in a half in Patriots history, only six first touchdowns and no touchdowns.
• Recorded three tackles at Minnesota (11/24).
• Recorded three total tackles (2 solo, 1 assist) at Arizona (12/12). Scored his first NFL touchdown when he recovered a fumble and returned it 23 yards in the third quarter. It was the fourth time in 2022 the Patriots defense scored the second-most in the NFL in 2022 to the five defensive scores by Arizona. Part of the defensive unit that recorded six sacks, two takeaways, a touchdown and four fourth-down stops.

2021 (0/0, 0/0)

• Placed on injured reserve on Aug. 7.

2020 (16/4 - Las Vegas)

• Played in all 16 games with four starts and totaled 3 tackles, one forced fumble and one pass defended.
• Posted five tackles and forced one fumble vs. L.A. Chargers (12/17).
• Registered a season-high nine tackles vs. Miami (12/26).

2019 (13/12 - Miami)

• Played in 13 games with 12 starts and totaled 72 tackles and one pass defended.
• Was inactive vs. Buffalo (11/17) and missed the final two games of the season after being placed on IR on Dec. 17.
• Registered a season-high 10 tackles vs. Washington (10/13).

2018 (16/16 - Miami)

• Started all 16 games and posted a career-high 105 tackles, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one pass defended. Became first Dolphins player since at least 2000 to record 100+ tackles despite not appearing in an NFL game prior to the season.
• Made three tackles and recovered his first career fumble at N.Y. Jets (9/16).
• Recorded seven tackles and forced one fumble vs. Detroit (10/21).
• Registered seven tackles and forced his second fumble of the season at Indianapolis (11/25).
• Made a season-high 10 tackles vs. Jacksonville (12/23).

2017 (0/0 - Miami)

• Missed the entire season after being placed on IR on Sept. 2.

COLLEGE

• Played in 41 career games with 26 starts at Ohio State and totaled 270 tackles, six sacks, one interception, 10 passes defended and two forced fumbles.
• Lef the team in tackles in each of his two seasons as the starter (2015-16).
• Named team captain and started all 13 games as a junior. Posted 102 tackles two sacks, four passes defended and two forced fumbles. Earned second-team All-America honors and was named first-team All-Big Ten.
• Started all 13 games as a sophomore and totaled 119-tackles, 1.5 sacks, and four passes defended. His 119 tackles were the most by a sophomore since 1990. Earned the second team All American honors and was named first-team All-Big Ten.
• played in all 15 games as a freshman and posted 49 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one interception and two passes ended en route to the Big Ten title and a national championship.

PERSONAL

• Four-year starter linebacker and running back for Liberty County (ga.) High School and totaled 456 career tackles and 10 forced fumbles.
• Posted 159 tackles and 8.5 sacks to go with nearly 700 yards rushing as a senior. Butkus Award winner as the nation's top prep linebacker.
• Earned Savannah Morning News Player of the Year honors as a junior and senior.