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CBS Sports projects Makai Lemon to join dominant trio in NFC West
TL;DR
CBS Sports predicts Makai Lemon will be drafted by the LA Rams at pick 13, joining a strong offensive trio with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. This move could enhance the Rams' offensive capabilities significantly in the coming seasons.
Key points
- Makai Lemon is projected to be drafted by the LA Rams at pick 13.
- He would join Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in the Rams' offense.
- Lemon's addition could enhance the Rams' offensive capabilities significantly.
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Makai Lemon is a winner, and he is a dream pick for an offensive guru. There is no better offensive guru in the NFL than Sean McVay. The culture he has created would welcome Lemon into the fold. It almost seems like a lock that if Lemon is available, he will remain in LA with the Rams.
In a recent mock draft, Zachary Pereles broke down his predictions for the first 32 picks. As well as many others, he sees Makai Lemon landing with the Rams at pick 13. Here is what he said about Lemon landing in his most popular destination.
"Many a mock draft has paired Makai Lemon with the Rams, and we'll continue that here. A Puka Nacua/Davante Adams/Lemon trio would be a tremendous advantage for Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay in 2026, and Lemon could step into a bigger role in 2027, should Adams leave after this year."
The Rams offense is as elite as it can be; last season, they fell short, however, against the Super Bowl champs, the Seattle Seahawks, in a game that ended 31-27. The Rams improved their secondary, their biggest need, and now they are in a position to fully go nuclear offensively with another weapon in Makai Lemon.
This Rams roster is shaping up to be the most balanced in the NFL. Matthew Stafford will be in the MVP conversations again, and with Lemon added into the mix, he could end the season with two MVPS.
Even for the best defenses in the NFL, like Seattle, dealing with the Rams receiver trio might be as impossible as it gets. All 3 receivers have great potential to each touch 1000 yards, which has only been done once before.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: NFL draft - Makai Lemon joining Rams would be league-shifting move
Q&A
What pick is Makai Lemon projected to be drafted in?
Makai Lemon is projected to be drafted by the LA Rams at pick 13.
Who are the key players in the Rams' projected offensive trio?
The key players in the Rams' projected offensive trio are Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Makai Lemon.
How could Makai Lemon impact the Rams' offense in 2026?
Makai Lemon could provide a significant advantage for quarterback Matthew Stafford and head coach Sean McVay, enhancing the Rams' offensive capabilities.
