USC wide receiver Makai Lemon is projected to be a top-15 pick in the NFL Draft and considers the Los Angeles Rams a 'perfect fit' for his play style. He is excited about the possibility of joining the team alongside star receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
USC star wide receiver Makai Lemon is just a few hours away from finding out which team he will begin his NFL career with. Lemon is one of the top receivers in the draft and is projected to be a top-15 pick.
There are multiple teams that could benefit from the addition of the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner. The Los Angeles Rams have the No. 13 pick and are one team that has been consistently linked to Lemon leading up to the draft.
Lemon told reporters he has imagined himself playing with different teams and described the Rams as a âperfect fitâ for his play style.
âI feel like itâd be a perfect fit, definitely,â Lemon said, per the California Post. âJust adding my play style, adding what I can do to the team.â
Playing alongside star wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams would also be a major advantage for Lemon in his rookie season. Adams is a six-time Pro Bowler with 12 seasons of NFL experience. Meanwhile, Nacua had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history in 2023 and could be a long-term partner for Lemon on the Rams.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrate after a touchdown during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Leviâs Stadium on Nov 9, 2025.
âJust learning from them guys,â Lemon said, per the . Â âTheyâve had so much production and been in the league and seen so much and done so much. So, to be alongside them would mean a lot.â
Makai Lemon is a top prospect due to his performance as the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner and his projected status as a top-15 pick.
Lemon believes the Rams would be a good fit because his play style aligns well with the team's needs and he would benefit from playing alongside established receivers.
Makai Lemon would potentially play alongside Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, both of whom have impressive NFL credentials.
The Rams' No. 13 pick is significant as it positions them to select a top talent like Makai Lemon, who could enhance their receiving corps.
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The Rams have not shared many details about their plans for the No. 13 pick. However, Rams general manager Les Snead has expressed several times that Lemon impressed him during his 2025 season with USC.
At the NFLâs Annual Meeting on April 1, Snead called Lemon âa good football playerâ when Kay Adams suggested the Rams draft Lemon with the No. 13 pick.
Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Snead has two children who attend USC, so he got to watch Lemon in action throughout the 2025 season. Snead explained how it felt like the team could rely on Lemon to catch any pass that was thrown his way.
âWhen you saw the ball go up and it was heading toward Lemonâs hands, you always felt like heâd bring it down,â Snead said this week, per the California Post.
The first-round of the NFL Draft begins Thursday at 5 pm PT, and thereâs a strong possibility Lemon could be staying close to home.
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