Makai Lemon Slot
Scouting Nugget: 2025 Biletnikoff Award winner; 718 P4-lead YAC
Expanded bio coming soon. This prospect is Wide Receiver #3 in the 2026 class.
Scouting Profile
Combine / Pro Day Measurables (reported)
| 40-yard dash | 4.42 |
| Vertical jump (in) | 39.5 |
| Broad jump | 10'7" |
| Bench press (225 reps) | 12 reps |
| 3-cone drill | 6.78 |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.05 |
| Wingspan | 75.5" |
| Hand size | 9 1/4" |
Numbers compiled from NFL Scouting Combine results, Pro Day box scores, and beat-writer reports. "Reported" means cross-referenced against multiple sources; verify on nfl.com/combine for definitive marks.
College Career Stats
- 2023 USC (Fr): 28 rec, 396 yds, 3 TD — rotational
- 2024 USC (So): 52 rec, 764 yds, 6 TD — became Caleb Williams' favorite slot
- 2025 USC (Jr): 95 rec, 1,278 yds, 13 TD — **Biletnikoff Award winner**, P4-leading 718 YAC
Strengths
- Elite YAC — 718 P4-leading yards after catch in 2025
- Twitchy releases off press; quick separator vs man
- Hands as good as anyone in the class — almost zero drops
- Slot/X hybrid — can win inside or outside
- Toughness over the middle
Weaknesses / Areas to Develop
- Size is a concern at 5-11/190 for outside duty
- Has dealt with hamstring issues
- Blocking effort in run game is mediocre
NFL Pro Comparison
Jaylen Waddle — undersized, twitched-up slot/Z hybrid with elite YAC and Pro Bowl floor
Outcome Range
- Floor: 1,000-yard slot WR for a decade
- Median: Pro Bowl WR2 — Waddle-tier production
- Ceiling: All-Pro slot weapon; 1,400-yard seasons in the right offense
Scheme Fit
West Coast timing-based offense where slot motion + RPO create easy separation
Pre-Draft Visits
Top-30 visits with the Los Angeles Chargers, Carolina Panthers, and Pittsburgh Steelers
Signature College Game
2025 vs Notre Dame: 10 rec, 220 yds, 3 TD including an 80-yard catch-and-run — punched his Biletnikoff ticket
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