By BRADEN GALL, college contributor
Each week, 440 Sports’ Braden Gall dives into the most important matchups and developments from the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
It’s Makai Lemon’s turn
Another week, another wideout taking his turn staking a claim as a first-round pick. USC’s Makai Lemon has been near the first round for most of the year and has consistently proven he belongs at the top of the draft.
After a 10-reception, 153-yard performance in a critical win over Iowa and its excellent defense last weekend, he’s crept into WR1 conversations. Lemon is second in the nation this season with 109 yards per game and sixth with 71 receptions.
