Makai Lemon

2026 Fantasy Football Player Profile

2025 Season Recap

Makai Lemon was selected 20th overall by Philadelphia in the 2026 NFL Draft out of USC. Widely considered one of the most polished slot-capable receivers in his class, he possesses elite route-running ability and the athleticism to operate effectively at all three levels of the field. He was drafted to immediately fill the void left by the departure of A.J. Brown.

2026 Fantasy Outlook

Lemon is consensus WR40, but his rookie camp has been derailed by a lingering hamstring injury that cost him nearly a month of practice time. In his absence, other receivers have earned Jalen Hurts' trust, making it highly unlikely that Lemon starts Week 1 at full speed. He steps into an excellent offensive environment alongside DeVonta Smith, meaning the target opportunity is massive once he gets healthy. Treat him as an upside stash for the second half of the season, but do not rely on him early.