Makai Lemon: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 15

USC Trojans Receivers Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane Ranked Among Top College Football Players

The USC Trojans have a rich history of producing some of the top wide receivers in the NFL, and USC coach Lincoln Riley's offense continues to attract some of the best pass-catchers in the nation to play for the Trojans.

College Football News / LAFB Network / April 12

USC Trojans Star Player Shockingly Left Off Top 10 Big Ten List

The USC Trojans are in the middle of their spring training program, and one unit that has a ton of buzz is the wide receiver room. While most of the national media spoke more about the departures of Zachariah Branch and Duce Robinson, the focus should be on the return of Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 5

USC Trojans Post Recruiting Hype Video Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Makai Lemon

The USC Trojans' video team is riding the wave of the program's new recruiting momentum, releasing another hype video that emphasizes USC's connection to the city of Los Angeles.

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 4

USC Trojans’ Lincoln Riley Provides Injury Update On Makai Lemon, Kilian O’Connor

USC Trojans junior receiver Makai Lemon hasn’t been full-go at spring practice yet because of a hamstring injury that he suffered prior to the start. USC

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 24

UCLA Will Have Its Hands Full Defending League's Best WRs Next Season

Three Big Ten pass catchers were named to Pro Football Focus' top 10 returning wide receivers list, and UCLA has the unfortunate responsibility of defending all of them during the 2025 season.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / February 21

USC Trojans' Makai Lemon Among Best Returning Receivers?

The USC Trojans, like most teams in college football, have had their roster impacted by the transfer portal. However, one position that remains as strong as ever, is the wide receiver group.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 29

Best Big Ten Receivers Ranked: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, Oregon's Dakorien Moore, USC's Makai Lemon

The Big Ten Conference has a ton of great talent returning at the receiver position, headlined by Ohio State star freshman Jeremiah Smith. The conference also has some great newcomers like Oregon five-star freshman Dakorien Moore, who is expected to be a focal point of the Ducks offense in his first season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 12

USC Trojans Receiver Room Outlook After Transfer Portal Departures: Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane

The USC Trojans have been a major player in the transfer portal as of late, landing several commitments at positions of need like running back, and offensive and defensive line.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 13

USC Trojans Receiver Makai Lemon Reveals Thoughts on Transfer Portal Exodus

The USC Trojans have lost some top talent at wide receiver thanks to the transfer portal. Players like Duce Robinson and Kyron Hudson have elected to enter the portal to the surprise of some USC fans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 1

Is USC Trojans Receiver Makai Lemon Best in Big Ten Conference?

By the end of the 2023 regular season USC Trojans receiver Makai Lemon was lining up at corner because of struggles on the backend of the defense. In 2024, Lemon emerged as the Trojans top return specialist and one of the top pass-catchers. On Saturday, the Los Alamitos, California, native eclipsed 1,000 all-purpose yards on the season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 13

USC Trojans Receivers Makai Lemon, Duce Robinson Rave About Quarterback Jayden Maiava

All eyes will be on USC Trojans redshirt sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava when he makes his first start of the season Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 30

USC Trojans Receiver Makai Lemon Staying 'Patient': Big Play Threat For Miller Moss

The USC Trojans go on the road to face the Washington Huskies on Saturday evening. Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon has been turning into a top-tier weapon for the USC offense.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 26

USC Trojans’ Makai Lemon Emerging as Team’s No. 1 Receiver After Returning from Injury

There is no ceiling on kind of player USC Trojans receiver Makai Lemon can become because he keeps raising the bar. The sophomore receiver put together the best performance of his career in Fridays win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights when he reeled in four receptions for 134 yards and a touchdown.