NFL insiders like Rapsheet now expect Makai Lemon to be selected after Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson as the third receiver off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft, likely landing in the pick 16–18 range. The Jets at 16 make the most sense, but Lemon’s upcoming top-30 visit with the Dolphins suggests he could potentially climb into the Top-15.

Slipping into the late teens can be a blessing in disguise (just ask CeeDee Lamb). First round draft capital and a potential pairing with an elite quarterback makes Lemon a strong target in the early-to-mid first of dynasty rookie drafts and offers immediate WR2 fantasy upside.