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Makai Lemon Declares for NFL Draft, Projects First Round

12/18/2025

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Makai Lemon is declaring for the NFL draft, forgoing his final season of eligibility at USC.
The Biletnikoff Award winner finished the season with 1,156 receiving yards, 79 receptions, and 11 touchdowns, leading the Power Four conferences.
He is projected as a first-round draft pick.
Lemon joins teammates, including Ja'Kobi Lane, in opting out of the upcoming Alamo Bowl against TCU on December 30.

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Story summary

Makai Lemon is declaring for the NFL draft, forgoing his final season of eligibility at USC.
The Biletnikoff Award winner finished the season with 1,156 receiving yards, 79 receptions, and 11 touchdowns, leading the Power Four conferences.
He is projected as a first-round draft pick.
Lemon joins teammates, including Ja'Kobi Lane, in opting out of the upcoming Alamo Bowl against TCU on December 30.