Makai Lemon
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About
Professional football player known for playing as a wide receiver for the USC Trojans before being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He is also known for his Instagram account @makailemon where he shares football photos, USC and NFL Draft content, and career updates with more than 40,000 followers.
Before fame
He played high school football at La Mirada High School and Los Alamitos High School in California. He enrolled early at USC in spring 2023 after graduating high school a semester early and played for the Trojans from 2023 to 2025 before declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in April 2026.
Trivia
He was named a unanimous First Team All-American in 2025 and became USC's second-ever Biletnikoff Award winner in 2025. He was also named the 2025 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year.
Family life
His parents are Brandy and Mike Lemon. He has Native Hawaiian heritage.
Associated with
He and Marqise Lee are both former USC wide receivers who won the Biletnikoff Award.
