Ja'Quan McMillian

MCMILLIAN AT A GLANCE:

• A fifth-year cornerback who has appeared in 51 regular-season games (16 starts) with the Broncos from 2022-25, posting 194 tackles (144 solo), seven sacks (54.0 yds.), six interceptions (119.0 yds., 2 TDs), 23 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Notched six tackles (3 solo), one interception and one pass defensed in three postseason games (3 starts) with Denver.
• His seven career sacks are the fifth-most by an undrafted cornerback in NFL history.
• Became the third undrafted player in team history to return multiple interceptions for a touchdown in a career.
• Saw action in 17 regular-season games (3 starts) in 2025, finishing with 56 tackles (40 solo), a career-high four sacks (25 yds.), two interceptions (61 yds., 1 TD), nine passes defensed and two forced fumbles.
• Made two starts in the 2026 playoffs, posting two tackles (1 solo), one interception and one pass defensed.
• Started 9-of-17 games played in 2024, totaling 81 tackles (61 solo), one sack (14 yds.), two interceptions (44 yds., 1 TD), 10 passes defensed and one forced fumble.
• In 2024, tallied the second-most tackles (81) and tied for the eighth-most passes defensed (10) by an undrafted Broncos cornerback in a season since 1991.
• 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 season.
• 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, 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 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., where he collected 22 interceptions and two INT-TDs and was 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.

MCMILLIAN AT A GLANCE:

• A fifth-year cornerback who has appeared in 51 regular-season games (16 starts) with the Broncos from 2022-25, posting 194 tackles (144 solo), seven sacks (54.0 yds.), six interceptions (119.0 yds., 2 TDs), 23 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Notched six tackles (3 solo), one interception and one pass defensed in three postseason games (3 starts) with Denver.
• His seven career sacks are the fifth-most by an undrafted cornerback in NFL history.
• Became the third undrafted player in team history to return multiple interceptions for a touchdown in a career.
• Saw action in 17 regular-season games (3 starts) in 2025, finishing with 56 tackles (40 solo), a career-high four sacks (25 yds.), two interceptions (61 yds., 1 TD), nine passes defensed and two forced fumbles.
• Made two starts in the 2026 playoffs, posting two tackles (1 solo), one interception and one pass defensed.
• Started 9-of-17 games played in 2024, totaling 81 tackles (61 solo), one sack (14 yds.), two interceptions (44 yds., 1 TD), 10 passes defensed and one forced fumble.
• In 2024, tallied the second-most tackles (81) and tied for the eighth-most passes defensed (10) by an undrafted Broncos cornerback in a season since 1991.
• 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 season.
• 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, 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 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., where he collected 22 interceptions and two INT-TDs and was 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.

2025: McMillian appeared in all 17 regular-season games (3 starts) and started one postseason game for Denver, totaling 56 tackles (40 solo), two interceptions (61 yds.), one interception return touchdown, nine passes defensed, a career-high four sacks (25.0 yds.), two forced fumbles and five tackles for loss... His four sacks were tied for the fourth-most by a cornerback in NFL history and tied for the most by a Broncos' cornerback in team history... Notched a strip sack (2 yds.) of Titans QB Cam Ward (recovered by CB Jahdae Barron) while also tallying two tackles (1 solo) vs. Ten. (9/7)… Added his second forced fumble of the season at LAC (9/21) of Chargers RB Omarion Hampton while racking up five tackles (4 solo)... Added his second sack of the season at Phi. (10/5), bringing down Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (3 yds.) while totaling four tackles (3 solo) and one pass defensed… His quarterback takedown marked the fifth sack of his career, the most by a Broncos' undrafted defensive back in team history... Registered two passes defensed in the win vs. Dal. (10/26)... Shined in the win vs. K.C. (11/16) with six tackles (5 solo), two sacks (20 yds.), one interception (16 yds.) and one pass defensed... Became the first Broncos' cornerback—and just the sixth cornerback in the NFL since 1989—to record at least two sacks and one interception in a game… Recorded a season-high six tackles (4 solo) for the second consecutive game while tallying one pass defensed at Was. (11/30)…. Recorded five tackles (4 solo) and one tackle-for-loss vs. Jac. (12/21)... Intercepted a deflected pass from Chargers QB Trey Lance and returned it for a 45-yard touchdown for his second career pick-six vs. LAC (1/4) while finishing the contest with six tackles (4 solo) and two passes defensed… Appeared in the AFC Divisional Round Playoff vs. Buf. (1/17) and recorded his first career postseason interception from Bills QB Josh Allen in overtime while also registering one tackle for loss and one pass defensed.

2024: McMillian appeared in 17 games (9 starts) for Denver, totaling 81 tackles (61 solo), one sack (14 yds.), four tackles for loss, two interceptions (44 yds., 1 TD) and 10 passes defensed... His 81 tackles were the second-most by an undrafted Broncos cornerback in a season since 1991 while his 10 passes defensed were tied for the eighth-most among undrafted players at his position in team annals... Recorded a single-game career-high nine tackles (8 solo) at T.B. (9/22)... Tallied six tackles (4 solo), including one tackle for loss, while adding one pass defensed at NYJ (9/29)... Totaled five solo tackles and one pass defensed vs. L.V. (10/6)... Recorded six solo tackles and one strip sack (14 yds.) of Saints QB Spencer Rattler (recovered by ILB Cody Barton and returned for a touchdown) at N.O. (10/17)... Tallied three tackles (2 solo) and intercepted Panthers QB Bryce Young in the end zone for a touchback in the fourth quarter vs. Car. (10/27)... Tied his career high and led the team with nine tackles (5 solo) and one pass defensed vs. Atl. (11/17)... Notched a career-high four passes defensed, including a fourth-quarter 44-yard interception return touchdown to seal the victory vs. Cle. (12/2)... Recorded seven tackles (6 solo) and one quarterback hit at Cin. (12/28)... Tallied three tackles (3 solo), one tackle for loss and one pass defensed vs. K.C. (1/5)... In first career postseason contest, recorded four tackles (2 solo) at Buf. (1/12) in the AFC Wild Card Playoff.

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)... Tallied 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 back-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 seven 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.,1TD), 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... Started 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.

Transactions: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/13/22; Re-signed by Denver 3/5/25.