Makai Lemon will be exactly what Jalen Hurts needs at receiver

Makai Lemon has star potential at receiver. Where he can make the most impact in Philadelphia: just by being a reliable target and doing exactly what he did for Jayden Maiava last season. In a recent article, Geoffrey A Knox highlights exactly how Makai Lemon will make a difference for Jalen Hurts:

"Lemon’s game is built on detail. He separates with technique. He understands spacing. He plays with a level of competitiveness that shows up in contested situations and critical moments.

For a quarterback like Hurts, one who has faced constant discussion about rhythm, timing, and operating within structure, that kind of receiver can be a stabilizer. It’s not about replacing anything. It’s about complementing everything. Lemon represents more than just potential. Philadelphia didn’t move up in the draft by accident. They identified a player they believed could help immediately and grow over time.

That level of conviction usually points to a clear vision. In this case, that vision appears tied directly to Hurts. Makai Lemon doesn’t have to be everything the Eagles need him to be right away. He just has to be what this offense needs in the moment, but he has help: Smith, Saquon Barkley, and Dallas Goedert, among others. If the early read is correct, and the fit is as clean as it looks on paper, the Jalen Hurts–Lemon connection won’t take long to develop."

The Eagles have weapons to make this offense dangerous already, but Makai Lemon is a weapon that will make things easy for Jalen Hurts. He can be a sure thing and a reliable target. Lemon will make Jalen Hurts right, and that will make more of an impact than elite production will.

This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: If Makai Lemon can be what he was at USC, Jalen Hurts will thrive