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Top NFL Draft Prospect Compared to Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

Top NFL Draft Prospect Compared to Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

Summary

Makai Lemon, a top wide receiver prospect from USC, is expected to be picked in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. Experts compare him to Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown due to similar size and playing style.

Key Facts

  • Makai Lemon is a wide receiver at USC and a top NFL draft prospect for 2026.
  • He won the Fred Biletnikoff Award and was a unanimous All-American last season.
  • Lemon ranked 8th nationally in receiving yards, 9th in touchdowns, and 11th in receptions.
  • He is 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, slightly smaller than average for the position.
  • Analysts compare Lemon closely to Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who is 6-foot and 202 pounds.
  • St. Brown recorded 90 receptions, 912 yards, and 5 touchdowns in his rookie NFL season.
  • St. Brown then had four consecutive seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards and 39 total touchdowns.
  • Teams hope Lemon can reach a similar level of success and versatility in the NFL.
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