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).

Philadelphia doesn't trade up in Round 1 for a player they intend to leave on the sideline. His talent will force usage early, and if roster moves happen later in the season (which they will), his ceiling expands sharply. The Eagles' investment in him signals Week 1 relevance (per Top NFL Draft picks that will impact 2026 Fantasy Football).

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

• 2026-05-28 — Eagles 2026 schedule: Game-by-game predictions for Philadelphia (Eagles 2026 schedule: Game-by-game predictions for Philadelphia)
• 2026-05-28 — A.J. Brown Trade Rumors: Latest News Concerning Eagles' Star Wide Receiver (A.J. Brown Trade Rumors: Latest News Concerning Eagles' Star Wide Receiver)
• 2026-03-30 — NFC South Check-In, Post-Free Agency Rush: New Orleans Saints (NFC South Check-In, Post-Free Agency Rush: New Orleans Saints)
• 2026-05-28 — New A.J. Brown Trade Rumors Reveal Patriots, Eagles Have 'Grappled' over Compensation... (New A.J. Brown Trade Rumors Reveal Patriots, Eagles Have 'Grappled' over Compensation...)
• 2026-05-31 — New A.J. Brown Trade Rumors on Patriots' Confidence, Timeline for Deal and Eagles... (New A.J. Brown Trade Rumors on Patriots' Confidence, Timeline for Deal and Eagles...)
• 2026-05-15 — Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign (Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign)
• 2026-04-30 — Eagles post-NFL Draft depth chart: How Jonathan Greenard, Makai Lemon reshape roster (Eagles post-NFL Draft depth chart: How Jonathan Greenard, Makai Lemon reshape roster)
• 2026-05-29 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Giants WR Carted Off At OTA's (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Giants WR Carted Off At OTA's)
• 2026-05-24 — Field Yates' fantasy football PPR rankings: Top 160 for 2026 (Field Yates' fantasy football PPR rankings: Top 160 for 2026)
• 2026-05-08 — 2026 Fantasy Football Offseason Risers and Fallers: Rashee Rice a top five WR, RJ... (2026 Fantasy Football Offseason Risers and Fallers: Rashee Rice a top five WR, RJ...)

Open Questions

(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)

Sources

• Big Blue View 2026 rookie landing spots (Tyson best)