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Makai Lemon

WR

USC

Projected

1st Rd

Height

5' 11"

Weight

195 lbs

Age

21.8

Year

Jr

Games

29

Snaps

1,175

Scheme

TBD

Role

Slot

CompsNFL: Amon-Ra St. BrownMiller: TBDDraftBuzz: Jahan DOTSONBleacher: Amon Ra—St. BrownWF: Jahan Dotson.Ringer: Doug BaldwinNFL.com: Amon-Ra St. Brown
Round ProjectionsBrugler: TBDDraftBuzz: 1ST - MIDBleacher: 1st Round

Player Summary

A Playmaking slot reciever with some ability to line up outside. He's got the short area burst to create seperation, combined with strong route running savvy to keep defenders guessing. His competitiveness, ball tracking, and high point ability maximize his otherwise limited catch radius. Despite his size, has extremely strong, sure hands that makes him an ideal 50-50 ball receiver. Some mixed feedback on YAC ability, likely that his burst, competitiveness, and open-space playmaking give him real big play potential every down, but size and lack of elite speed limit the opportunities. Overall, a true high end slot guy who can start day 1 and offer real value in the return game.

Strengths

• Elite Grip Strength, Uber-Reliable • Instinctual Playmaker • Elite Ball Tracking, Timing, Focus • Ideal Competitive Mentality • High End Burst, Acceleration • Big Play Potential After The Catch • Very Polished Route Runner • True ST Contributor

Weaknesses

• Average Size, Largely Limited to Slot • More Quick Than Fast • Struggles Against Press • Limited Catch Radius

Accolades

• 2025 Biletnikoff Winner • 2024 All Big 10 HM

PFF Scores

2025 Grade90.8
2024 Grade83.9
2023 Grade67.6
Receiving Grade91.4
Yards/ Routes Run3.13
Drop %2.5
Contested Catch66.7
Grade vs Man81
YAC/Reception6.4
Missed Tkls Forced21
ADOT10.4
Deep Yards522
Touchdowns11
Elusiveness33

Athletic Testing

RAS
TBD
Arm Length
TBD
Hand Size
TBD
Size
TBD
Speed
TBD
Explosive
TBD
Agility
TBD
10 Split
TBD
20 Split
TBD
40 Time
TBD
Vertical
TBD
Broad
TBD
3 Cone
TBD
Bench
TBD
Height
TBD
Weight
TBD
Gridiron
TBD

Overall Rankings

Con#18
PFF#11
ESPN#15
Brugler#14
Kiper#11
Miller#21
Bleacher#12
Walter#40
TDN#45
DraftBuzz#16
DraftTek#16
NFL.com#7

POS Rankings

Con#2.7142857142857144
PFF#3
ESPN#3
Brugler#3
Kiper#3
Miller#3
Bleacher#3
Walter
TDN#9
DraftBuzz#3
DraftTek
NFL.com#1

ADP

NFL.com#6
PFF#14
Kiper#14
Con#15.692307692307692
Brugler#16
Miller#16
Bleacher#16
TDN#19
Walter#20

Site Ratings

24/7 Sports97
ESPN90
Draft Buzz88.6 / 100
NFL.com6.7
Bleacher8.1
GridironTBD

DraftBuzz Grades

QBR When Tgtd125.40
Hands0.92
Short Receiving0.93
Med Routes0.94
Deep Threat0.96
Blocking0.65

Injury History

Head

Recovery: 1 GameYear: 2024

Hamstring

Recovery: Pre-SeasonYear: 2025

Snap Alignments

Alignment
2025Career
Slot
283535
Wide
112161