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Wide Receiver · Philadelphia Eagles · From Los Alamitos, CA · Drafted 2026, round 1, pick 20
Makai Lemon is an NFL wide receiver who has played for Philadelphia Eagles. In NFL (2026) he has 18 catches for 127 yards and 0 touchdowns. In college (2023–2025) he has 129 catches for 1,834 yards and 14 touchdowns. He played college football at USC. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Makai Lemon Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Makai Lemon Receiving Stats by Season
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch% | EPA/Tgt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PHI | 6 | 28 | 18 | 127 | 0 | 64.3% | -0.15 |
Where He Ranks in 2026
- EPA per Target: -0.15, #69 of 72
- Catch Rate Over Expected: -5.7%, #66 of 72
- Receiving Yards: 127, #85 of 176
- Receptions: 18, #51 of 176
- Yards per Target: 4.5, #71 of 72
- Target Share: 15.0%, #57 of 72
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2026
- Jalen Hurts: 15 of 22 for 108 yards, 0 TD
- Tanner McKee: 3 of 6 for 19 yards, 0 TD
Makai Lemon 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Washington Commanders | W 24-22 | 4 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Week 2 | at Tennessee Titans | W 24-20 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Week 3 | at Chicago Bears | L 7-27 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Week 4 | vs Los Angeles Rams | L 20-24 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Week 5 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | L 17-19 | 7 | 5 | 43 | 0 |
| Week 6 | vs Carolina Panthers | L 14-25 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
Makai Lemon College Career
FBS seasons at USC. Counting stats are the official NCAA lines.
Makai Lemon College Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Yds (no sacks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 19 |
NCAA rushing includes sacks; "no sacks" uses the NFL definition.
Makai Lemon College Receiving Stats by Season
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