Makai Lemon Scouting Report
Makai Lemon has the quickness, IQ, and overall toughness that project him to be a productive slot receiver in the NFL.
Draft Grade: Round 2 - Winning Starter
Strengths:
IQ/Football Intelligence:From the slot alignment, Lemon does a good job of reading defenders’ leverage and reading defenses to find the openings in a defense.
Quickness:Lemon is quick in his release and at the top of his route, which allows him to uncover from defensive backs.
Toughness:Lemon is willing to jump up and make difficult catches that will result in big hits from the defenders.
Contested Catch:Lemon does a good job of making catches in highly congested areas or jumping and high-pointing the football.
Concerns:
Role-Specific: Although Lemon plays multiple positions at USC, his best production will come as a slot receiver in the NFL.
Top-End Speed: Lemon appears to lack elite top-end speed, which limits him from being an explosive deep threat player.
