Makai Lemon
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: PHI.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Bye week (2026): 10
- FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 93
2026 Outlook
Third WR off the board in the 2026 draft (Round 1, No. 20) to the Eagles. Big Blue View is bearish: Philadelphia led the NFL with 478 carries (incl. QB) in 2025, Jalen Hurts had the league's lowest rate of throws to the middle (where Lemon does his best work), and the team brought in Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown plus a second-round TE in Eli Stowers. A.J. Brown is widely expected to be traded but that alone may not unlock a full snap share.
With A.J. Brown's trade expected to clear a spot alongside DeVonta Smith, Lemon is positioned to step into a big role immediately. Comparisons to a Luther Burden III rookie-year impact suggest early-season fantasy relevance (per [[Fantasy football winners (Lemon), losers (Stafford) after NFL draft]])
One of the highest-upside rookie WR values entering the draft. Lemon's ability after the catch creates major fantasy intrigue. Philadelphia traded up to get him, signaling clear long-term belief in his role. Could rise rapidly during training camp as a strong dynasty and redraft target. (per [[12 High-Upside Fantasy Football Draft Picks (2026)]])
Role / Depth Chart
Likely slot/inside WR; 60% snap share is in question in heavy 12-personnel sets.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-05-11 — 2026 Fantasy Football TE Rankings May Update: Justin Boone's top tight ends ([[2026 Fantasy Football TE Rankings May Update: Justin Boone's top tight ends]])
- 2026-05-21 — Eagles’ A.J. Brown Talks With Rams Advanced Further Than Negotiations With Patriots -... ([[Eagles’ A.J. Brown Talks With Rams Advanced Further Than Negotiations With Patriots -...]])
- 2026-05-22 — Patriots should make the A.J. Brown deal, but keep their fingers crossed ([[Patriots should make the A.J. Brown deal, but keep their fingers crossed]])
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL Draft: How to Watch, TV Schedule & Top Storylines ([[2026 NFL Draft: How to Watch, TV Schedule & Top Storylines]])
- 2026-05-08 — 12 High-Upside Fantasy Football Draft Picks (2026) ([[12 High-Upside Fantasy Football Draft Picks (2026)]])
- 2026-04-27 — Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings From NFL Draft Round 1 ([[Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings From NFL Draft Round 1]])
- 2026-05-21 — NFC offseason grades: Giants and Rams understand the assignment; NFC North leaves us... ([[NFC offseason grades: Giants and Rams understand the assignment; NFC North leaves us...]])
- 2026-05-22 — 5 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts: Overvalued Picks to Avoid (2026) ([[5 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts: Overvalued Picks to Avoid (2026)]])
- 2026-05-22 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Cam Ward's Shoulder 'Perfectly Healthy' Per Titans Coach ([[2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Cam Ward's Shoulder 'Perfectly Healthy' Per Titans Coach]])
- 2026-05-20 — Dynasty Tight Ends Rankings and Tiers ([[Dynasty Tight Ends Rankings and Tiers]])
Open Questions
(scoped to this player — pulled from [[Fantasy Football Open Questions]])
Sources
- [[Big Blue View 2026 rookie landing spots (Tyson best)]]