March 13, 2026, 5:16 a.m. PT
Thanks to the moves the Los Angeles Rams have made already this offseason, they’ve freed themselves up to take the best player available at No. 13 overall in the draft. Wide receiver has become a greater need after the team addressed the secondary, so it’s possible the Rams will target an offensive playmaker at the top of the board.
One player who could be in consideration is USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, who many experts project to be the second wideout off the board after Carnell Tate. Rams GM Les Snead attended Lemon’s pro day at USC on Thursday, watching the receiver work out and run the 40.
Snead doesn’t often attend pro days, and though this one was local to the Rams, it’s still notable that he was there watching. On campus, he was asked by NFL Network what he likes most about Lemon.
“He’s a guy that just makes watching football feel fun,” Snead said.
Lemon has been compared to Amon-Ra St. Brown for the way they both catch everything thrown their way, and for their toughness after the catch. Lemon creates separation in the slot with his quickness, while also picking up yards with the ball in his hands.
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He’d be a nice complement to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, and there’s at least a decent chance he’ll be available when the Rams go on the clock at No. 13.
