USC wide receiver Makai Lemon is expected to be one of the first WR’s selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He had one of the best seasons last year in the nation for all college WR’s, earning the Fred Biletnikoff award for being the nation’s best wide receiver. Lemon ranked top 10 in the country last season in receptions (79), receiving yards (1,156), and receiving touchdowns (11.)
Lemon measured 5-foot-11 inches and 192 pounds at the NFL Combine. His production score of 91 ranked higher than any other WR that participated in combine drills.
Though he did not participate in any other combine drills, Lemon had his pro day this morning at USC. There, he ran the 40-yard dash and clocked a time between 4.48-4.53, which is not that impressive.
Makai Lemon Goes Viral During NFL Combine Interviews For Interesting Reasons
During the NFL Combine, it was the first chance that many NFL fans got a chance to hear and learn about Makai Lemon as well as other NFL draft prospects. During the interview process, Lemon went viral for how he spoke during his interviews and the mannerisms he gave.
One question he was asked was who he models his game after. He replied by saying Amon-Ra St. Brown, talking about the grit he plays with and how he has a positive impact even without the ball in his hands. It wasn’t what Lemon said it’s how he said it. Here’s the video below:
Lemon didn’t necessarily say or do anything to hurt his draft stock, but many fans thought he conducted himself in an interesting way during the interviews.
Lemon will very likely be a first-round pick and one of the first WR’s taken in the NFL Draft. Who do you think will draft Lemon?
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