ESPN Mock Sends USC WR Makai Lemon to Rams at No. 13 in 2026 NFL Draft
The Biletnikoff winner sits No. 14 on The Athletic’s board as teams prepare to verify his measurables at the combine.
Overview
- ESPN analyst Jordan Reid projects Lemon to Los Angeles at No. 13, a first-round pick the Rams hold via the Falcons.
- Evaluators see a clean fit in Sean McVay’s scheme, citing his slot versatility after roughly 70% of his 2025 snaps came inside.
- Dane Brugler of The Athletic ranks Lemon No. 14 overall, reinforcing widespread expectations that he will be a first-round selection.
- Lemon’s profile features strong after-the-catch production with 21 forced missed tackles and a top-10 mark of 502 YAC yards in 2025.
- The Chiefs also surface in projections given last season’s receiver issues and potential turnover, though other roster needs could redirect their pick.