Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs are interested in drafting Makai Lemon, a standout wide receiver, to improve their team lineup for the 2026-27 NFL season. Lemon, who played at USC, caught 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He visited the Chiefs and has other meetings planned with several NFL teams.
Key Facts
- The Kansas City Chiefs have the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
- The draft will take place from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Makai Lemon is a wide receiver who had 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns at USC in the 2025 season.
- Lemon visited the Chiefs on April 2, as reported by NFL Media.
- He also plans to visit the Jets, Giants, Commanders, and Dolphins.
- Lemon is described as a skilled slot receiver with strong ball-handling skills.
- Another player, Mansoor Delane, a cornerback, is also a potential pick for the Chiefs.
- The Chiefs lost two top cornerbacks to the Rams during the offseason.
