Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon is an American professional football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).

Makai Lemon is an American professional football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, where he won the 2025 Fred Biletnikoff Award. Lemon was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft with the 20th overall pick.

Early life and background

Makai Lemon was born on June 2, 2004, in Los Alamitos, California, and grew up in the Los Angeles area. He is reported to have Native Hawaiian roots.

College career

Lemon played wide receiver for the USC Trojans. In his first two college seasons, he recorded 58 receptions for 852 yards and 19 kickoff returns for 514 yards. As a junior, he recorded 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the top pass catchers in college football before entering the 2026 NFL draft.

Awards and recognition

In 2025, Lemon won the Fred Biletnikoff Award, which recognises the best receiver in college football. He also received Associated Press first-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten honours in his junior season.

Professional career

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft with the 20th overall pick. He is listed as an active rookie wide receiver for the team, wearing No. 9.