• A third-year cornerback who appeared in 17 games (4 starts) with the Broncos from 2022-23, posting 57 tackles (43 solo), two sacks (15.0 yds.), two interceptions (14 yds.), five pass defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Became the first Broncos' undrafted cornerback since CB Chris Harris Jr. in 2012 to have two or more interceptions within his first two seasons.
• Was one-of-three cornerbacks in team history (Ray Crockett, 1994; Darrent Williams, 2006) to recover two fumbles and intercept two passes in a single season in 2023.
• His seven tackles for loss in 2023 were the most by a Broncos' defensive back in team history and tied for the fourth most by any NFL cornerback in a single seaosn.
• Totaled 50 tackles (37 solo), two sacks (15 yds.), two interceptions (14 yds.), five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2023.
• Started 29-of-33 games played in his three seasons (2019-21) with East Carolina University, totaling 127 tackles (97 solo), 12 interceptions (125 yds., 1 TD), 23 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Named second-team All-AAC in 2021 after starting all 12 games played, notching 56 tackles (38 solo), five interceptions (42 yds., 1 TD), 11 passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
• Started 5-of-9 games played in 2020, posting 33 tackles (27 solo), four interceptions (31 yds.) and three passes defensed.
• Started all 12 games played in 2019, totaling 38 tackles (32 solo), three interceptions (52 yds.), nine passes defensed and one forced fumble.
• Prepped at West Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, N.C., collected 22 interceptions and two INT-TDs and named to the Winston-Salem Journal All-Northwest Area team on three occasions and was a four-time All-Central Piedmont performer.
• Signed by the Broncos as a college free agent on May 13, 2022.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/13/22.
2023: McMillian totaled 50 tackles (37 solo), two sacks (15 yds.), two interceptions (14 yds.), five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Totaled six tackles (3 solo) in the 21-point comeback win at Chi. (10/1)... Tied his career-high seven tackles—including having three tackles for loss—and recorded his first career pass defensed at K.C. (10/12)... Recorded his first career interception (5 yds.) off Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes while also producing six tackles (5 solo), two tackles for loss and one pass defensed in the win vs. K.C. (10/29)... Became the first Broncos defensive back since Pro Football Hall of Fame CB Champ Bailey in 2004 to produce two or more tackles for loss in multiple games of a season... Was also the first Broncos defensive back since Bailey in 2004 (at N.O., 11/21) to have at least two tackles for loss and an interception in a game... Recorded his first career forced fumble and fumble recovery after stripping the ball from Bills RB James Cook on the first play of the game at Buf. (11/13)... Became the third Broncos cornerback in team history to record two fumble recoveries and two interceptions in a season after intercepting a pass, recovering one fumble and making two tackles (1 solo) in the win vs. Min. (11/19)... Made five tackles (3 solo) in the win vs. Cle. (11/26)... Recorded his first career sack on Texans QB CJ Stroud for a five-yard loss while also forcing one fumble and made two tackles (1 solo) at Hou. (12/3)... Became the first Broncos cornerback since CB Ray Crockett in 1996 to record sacks in bak-to-back games after totaling one sack (10 yds.), five solo tackles and one pass defensed at LAC (12/10).
2022: McMillian started one game with the Broncos during his rookie season, posting 7 tackles (6 solo) in Week 18 vs. LAC (1/8)... Spent Weeks 1-17 competing on Denver's practice squad.
COLLEGE: McMillian started 29-of-33 games played in his three seasons (2019-21) at East Carolina University... Totaled 127 tackles (97 solo), 12 interceptions (125 yds., 1TD), 23 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries during his collegiate career... Started all 12 games played in 2021, notching 56 tackles (38 solo), five interceptions (42 yds., 1 TD), 11 passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries... Selected as a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is an honor bestowed upon the nation's top defensive back... Named second-team All-AAC and was selected to five All-America teams following his final season... Opened 5-of-9 games played in 2020, posting 33 tackles (27 solo), four interceptions (31 yds.) and three passes defensed... Tallied 38 tackles (32 solo), three interceptions (52 yds.), nine passes defensed and one forced fumble while starting all 12 games played in 2019.
PERSONAL: McMillian prepped at West Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, N.C., where he earned six letters as a three-sport athlete... Named to the Winston-Salem Journal All-Northwest Area team on three occasions and was a four-time All-Central Piedmont performer... Named West Forsyth Male Athlete of the Year as a junior... Collected 22 interceptions and two INT-TDs in high school... Also competed in basketball and track... Ja'Quan McMillian was born on June 4, 2000, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
