Makai Lemon
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
52
YDS
764
TD
3
AVG
14.7
TAR
73
2025 Receiving Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Lemon had a breakout season in 2024, and late-season surges against Notre Dame (9-133) and Texas A&M (6-99) cemented him as USC's top wideout, leading the team in yardage (764) and receptions (52). Lemon's ascension was somewhat of a surprise considering the logjam of talent available in the wide receiver room last season, but key departures from Zachariah Branch and Duce Robinson will guarantee Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane as Jayden Maiava's top targets. Lemon has drawn comparisons to Amon-Ra St. Brown, a former Trojan receiver who's had tremendous success in the NFL. At 5-11, Lemon has strong YAC numbers and uses speed and precise route running to give passers an open gap. Thanks to Lincoln Riley's dynamic playbook, Lemon could rise near the top of the Big Ten receiver rankings and boost Maiva's stock in the process. Read Past Outlooks
Scores TD with sole catch
Lemon totaled one reception (on two targets) for 32 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-10 win against UCLA.
ANALYSIS
Lemon was used sparingly on a night where the running game took center stage. There's no question about Lemon's future, and it could affect his appearance in the team's upcoming bowl game. Lemon is already projected as a first-round pick, with most pundits projecting him to go in the top 10.
Lemon was used sparingly on a night where the running game took center stage. There's no question about Lemon's future, and it could affect his appearance in the team's upcoming bowl game. Lemon is already projected as a first-round pick, with most pundits projecting him to go in the top 10.
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Posts three touchdowns in defeat
Lemon caught 7 of 15 targets for 34 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-27 defeat versus Oregon. He also completed one pass for 24 yards and a touchdown.
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Blows up in narrow win
Lemon logged 10 receptions (on 11 targets) for 153 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-21 victory versus Iowa.
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Explodes with two touchdowns
Lemon caught 11 of 15 targets for 161 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 38-17 victory versus Northwestern.
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Logs worst stat line of season
Lemon posted two receptions (on four targets) for 18 yards during Saturday's 21-17 win versus Nebraska.
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Logs only four catches
Lemon compiled four receptions (on five targets) for 76 yards during Saturday's 34-24 loss against Notre Dame.
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