Tyler McMillan is a two-star recruit from Detroit, MI, out of River Rouge (No. 2,557 in the 2021 class) who has not played in Eastern Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where McMillan comes from
- Detroit, MI
- River Rouge
- River Rouge is about 50 miles from Rynearson Stadium
- Two-star, No. 2,557 in the 2021 class; signed with Mississippi Valley State.
Where McMillan fits
Eastern Michigan lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Eastern Michigan offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 50th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Eastern Michigan is 4-5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From River Rouge
Also from Detroit, MI
Came to Eastern Michigan by way of Illinois.
Awards
A two-star recruit at offensive line for Eastern Michigan -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 50th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Eastern Michigan has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Sidy Sow went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Eastern Michigan CreightonYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalIllinois to Eastern Michigan
- 2025 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalSoutheast Missouri State to Illinois
- Dec 2023 Entered the transfer portalNorthwestern State to Southeast Missouri State
- High school River RougeRiver Rouge, MI · Class of 2021Two-star, No. 2,557 in the 2021 class. Signed with Mississippi Valley State.Also from River Rouge: Nick Marsh (Indiana), Armorion Smith (Toledo), Pius Odjugo (Ohio) and 2 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Northwestern State to Southeast Missouri State, Dec 4, 2023.
- Transferred from Southeast Missouri State to Illinois, Apr 19, 2025.
- Transferred from Illinois to Eastern Michigan, Jan 13, 2026.
2021
- Signed with Mississippi Valley StateTwo-star, out of River Rouge
2024
- Transferred to Southeast Missouri Statefrom Northwestern State
2025
- Transferred to Illinoisfrom Southeast Missouri State
2026
- Transferred to Eastern Michiganfrom Illinois
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Bret Bielema and Chris Creighton.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Eastern Michigan
