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Rams Emerge as Popular Mock Pick for USC WR Makai Lemon at No. 13

Insiders point to his slot fit in Sean McVay’s scheme despite modest testing numbers.

Overview

  • NFL.com’s Peter Schrager said the site’s IQ Mock Draft Tracker shows 16% of drafts sending Makai Lemon to the Rams at No. 13.
  • Jason La Canfora reported the Rams are expected to take Lemon if he is on the board, describing him as a yards-after-catch slot who matches McVay’s offense.
  • Todd McShay relayed that teams also believe Los Angeles is eyeing Washington’s Denzel Boston, with Jordyn Tyson in the mix among top receivers.
  • Lemon brings top-tier production and awards at USC, including the Biletnikoff, while NextGenStats graded his athletic profile near the bottom of this receiver class.
  • If Lemon is gone, reporting says the Rams could pivot to another receiver or address offensive line or a hybrid safety, with a need still present for a No. 3 target and a long-term plan beyond Davante Adams.