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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 28

Why NFL Teams Can’t Ignore USC’s Makai Lemon in First Round of NFL Draft

The USC Trojans produced one of college football's best wide receivers this season in Makai Lemon, who led all Power Four receivers in receiving yards through the regular season, and was awarded the Biletnikoff Award.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 26

$1.1 million WR named No. 1 wide receiver in college football

The 2025 college football season reached its end one week ago. A lengthy offseason lies between Indiana's victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship game and the start of the 2026 season.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 26

USC's Makai Lemon Paired With Underrated NFL Quarterback In Recent Mock Draft

Former USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon instantly stood out as one of college football's best playmakers this season, earning multiple honors like First Team All-American and the Biletnikoff Award.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 23

Makai Lemon 2026 NFL Draft: scouting report for USC, wide receiver

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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 22

USC Fans Will Love Latest Makai Lemon NFL Draft Projection

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon was a playmaker on offense, which led him to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft after his junior year. Lemon is projected to be a first-round pick in the draft and expected to be one of the top wide receivers of the class.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 21

USC's Makai Lemon Paired With Former NFL MVP In Latest Mock Draft

After three remarkable seasons in Los Angeles, USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon enters the 2026 NFL Draft as one of the top prospects not only at his position but overall.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 17

Former USC Star Makai Lemon's Best NFL Draft Fits

USC wide receiver Makai Lemon leaves the Trojans with a remarkable legacy that includes winning the Biletnikoff Award and being named a Unanimous First-Team All-American, among several other honors.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 16

College football's Top 2 wide receivers revealed in All-American Team

The 2025 college football season is approaching its conclusion. No. 1 Indiana (15-0, 9-0) will face No. 10 Miami (13-2, 6-2) in the 2025 College Football Playoff national championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on Monday (7:30 p.m.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 16

USC Fans Will Love Makai Lemon's Latest NFL Draft Projection

Former USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon is tabbed as one of the best receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft class and is expected be off the board in the first round.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 7

USC Trojans Fans Will Love Makai Lemon's Predicted NFL Team

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon was one of the nation’s top receivers last season, leading the Big Ten in receiving yards nearly all year. Now, the 2025 Biletnikoff Award Winner has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, and will most likely be one of the first receivers picked in the first round.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 6

Makai Lemon 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

Makai Lemon is a phenomenal playmaking wide receiver. He finished his 2025 season with an insane 3.13 yards per route run indicating the massive impact for the Trojans offense Lemon had.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 6

Why Transfer Receiver Terrell Anderson Fits Perfectly With USC

Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon became the second player in USC history to win the Biletnikoff Award, presented annually to the most outstanding receiver

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 1

What USC's Alamo Bowl Performance Reveals About Trojans' Wide Receiver Room

Although the USC Trojans suffered a loss in the Alamo Bowl against the TCU Horned Frogs, the program once again demonstrated their ability to develop wide receivers.

The Athletic Mock Draft has Dolphins with Pick #11 Adding a Playmaker

Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic released a new Mock Draft after the Week 17 games have been played. With the 11th pick in Round 1, Miami selects a WR to replace Tyreek Hill in its offense.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 30

USC vs. TCU Prediction: Alamo Bowl Game Preview

There’s plenty in flux for both USC and TCU ahead of a rare meeting in the Alamo Bowl. The Trojans are down their top two receivers and a handful of offensive linemen between opt-outs and injuries.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / December 29

New USC WRs Have Chance to Shine vs. TCU in Alamo Bowl: Previewing Tuesday's matchup between Trojans and Horned Frogs

A few weeks ago, when writing about the LA Bowl, I mentioned that bowls can take many different forms now, given the numerous variables surrounding college football at the moment.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 20

What Makai Lemon's All-American Honors Mean For USC Trojans

It's been a successful season for USC Trojans star wide receiver Makai Lemon, who closed out the regular season as a Biletnikoff Award winner, and a unanimous First Team All-American.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 19

Biggest NFL Draft Steal on USC Trojans' Roster

A couple of USC Trojans players have declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, including the team’s top wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane. USC has produced several top draft picks since USC coach Lincoln Riley took over, and the upcoming draft will not be much different.

College Football News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17

USC WR Makai Lemon Declares For Draft

We have already talked about how stacked this year’s draft class of wide receivers is, and one of the names we mentioned to underline this point was USC’s Makai Lemon.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 13

Why Jeremiah Smith's Biletnikoff Award snub could be positive for Ohio State

Jeremiah Smith is one of the top wide receivers in college football, yet he was unable to secure the Biletnikoff Award. The Biletnikoff Award is given to recognize the top wide receiver in college football, and this year, the honor has gone to Makai Lemon from USC.

USC Trojans News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

USC's Makai Lemon wins the Biletnikoff Award

While only a few select cream of the crop receivers end up in consideration for the Heisman Trophy, the goal for each one is the Fred Biletnikoff Award.

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College Football News / Pro Football Rumors / November 25