Fantasy Rookie Profile: Makai Lemon in redraft leagues

We are diving into some fantasy football content this offseason as we look to bring in all sorts of football fans to Vikings Wire. It is arguably the most popular game that is around football, so not dipping our toes into the proverbial pool wouldn't make sense.

What we will start with is some rookie profiles, and where they fit into the landscape of the team they were drafted by. Next up, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate.

Mendoza is just the fourth player in league history to be the first overall pick in the NFL Draft after winning a National Championship and a Heisman Trophy. He now heads to Las Vegas, where he hopes to be able to bring them new life after treading water for years. But where do things sit in terms of his fantasy potential? Let's dive into that.

Depth Chart Situation

• A.J. Brown*
• Devonta Smith
• Makai Lemon
• Hollywood Brown

*A.J. Brown could be traded after June 1 which would affect fantasy value

Skill Players Around Him

• A.J. Brown, WR
• Devonta Smith, WR
• Hollywood Brown, WR
• Saquon Barkley, RB
• Dallas Goedert, TE

2026 Stat Projections

Stat projections are done by ESPN's Mike Clay

• 60 Receptions
• 868 Receiving Yards
• 5 Touchdowns
• 179 Fantasy Points

Reason to Believe in Makai Lemon in 2026: A.J. Brown should be gone

The target share in the limited passing offense of the Philadelphia Eagles is going to open up significantly if the expected trade of A.J. Brown gets done. One has to imagine it does after Makai Lemon was drafted, so when it does, the rookie should step into that role for the Eagles that he is leaving behind. Lemon won't have much consistency, we would imagine, but his redzone ability and physical style could help him find success in Brown's absence.