USC Wide Receiver Makai Lemon Takes Unexpected Path in NFL Draft In a surprising turn of events, University of Southern California wide receiver Makai Lemon has been selected in the NFL Draft, but not quite as many had anticipated. Despite being projected by some analysts to be taken within the top 15 picks, Lemon slid down the board and will now be joining a team on the East Coast. The reasons behind Lemon's unexpected drop are still unclear, but it's likely that a combination of factors, including team needs, draft strategy, and individual evaluations, contributed to the decision. As the NFL Draft continues, fans and analysts alike are left wondering what the future holds for the talented wide receiver.
While he was projected by some NFL analysts to be taken with one of the top 15 picks of the NFL Draft, USC wide receiver Makai Lemon dropped a bit, and will be heading out East.