Makai Lemon

Wide Receiver · 2026 NFL Draft class · USC

Age

Experience

Rookie

Size

5'11" · 192 lb

College

USC

Makai Lemon 2026 Outlook

Makai Lemon was selected in round 1 with the 20th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft. He is projected for a rotational role with week-to-week fantasy viability. Coming out of USC in the Big Ten, Makai Lemon projects as a long-term piece of the Philadelphia Eagles offense. DraftCall will track Makai Lemon's weekly production the moment the 2026 NFL season begins.

›Drafted 20th overall by Philadelphia after the Eagles traded up three spots
›2025 Biletnikoff Award winner with 1,156 yards on 79 catches and 11 TDs as a senior
›Watch-list rookie since A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith remain the top-two targets; role grows as the season unfolds

Makai Lemon Rookie FAQ

Is Makai Lemon a fantasy sleeper for 2026?▾

Makai Lemon was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in round 1 with the 20th overall pick. Rookie fantasy value depends on opportunity, which is determined by depth chart role and team scheme. Monitor offseason reports to track Makai Lemon's path to a starting opportunity.

Where did Makai Lemon get drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?▾

Makai Lemon was selected with the 20th overall pick in round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

What position does Makai Lemon play?▾

Makai Lemon plays wide receiver and played college football at USC.

Veterans on the Philadelphia Eagles

The veterans Makai Lemon steps in alongside. Depth chart context shapes the rookie outlook more than any combine number.

QB · #7

Jalen Hurts

18.8 PPG · Bye W10

RB · #14

Saquon Barkley

13.4 PPG · Bye W10

WR · #12

A.J. Brown

12.1 PPG · Bye W10

TE · #5

Dallas Goedert

10.3 PPG · Bye W10

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