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    “Red flag on red flag,” “Just dropped to 7th round”: NFL fans rip USC WR Makai Lemon over questionable interview at 2026 combine

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    Former USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon is making headlines after his comments at the ongoing NFL Scouting Combine.

    During a press conference in Indianapolis on Saturday, he was asked to name his top three receivers in the league at the moment. However, his behavior during the interview is what caught the eye of the NFL world.

    “I’m going to go 3 for 3 for sure,” Lemon said. “I’m gonna go J Jettas (Justin Jefferson). I’m going to go Ja’Marr Chase and I’m gonna go Jaxson Smith-Njigba.”

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    Fans on social media trolled Lemon for the way he presented himself at the combine interview.

    “He’s doing a fake persona,” one fan commented.

    @HaterReport he’s doing a fake persona

    “Red flag on red flag,” another fan said.

    @HaterReport Red flag on red flag

    “Bro just dropped to the 7th round,” this fan wrote.

    @HaterReport Bro just dropped to the 7th round..

    “Second coming of Antonio Brown,” another fan said.

    Second coming of Antonio Brown

    “Dude is moving around like an LA gangster. Def not draft this guy,” one fan wrote.

    @HaterReport Dude is moving around like an LA gangster. Def not draft this guy

    “Dude looks like trouble in the league and not the good kinda trouble,” this fan commented.

    @HaterReport Dude looks like trouble in the league and not the good kinda trouble

    “The writing is on the wall already,” another fan said.

    @HaterReport The writing is on the wall already. Bust.

    Lemon began his collegiate journey with USC in 2023. During his freshman campaign, he played in nine games and recorded 88 yards on six receptions.

    Last season, he put up his best stats, recording 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns on 79 receptions in a partnership with quarterback Jayden Maiava. The Trojans finished with a 9-4 record and an Alamo Bowl loss to TCU.

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    Former NFL tackle Breiden Fehoko questions Makai Lemon’s hype

    Makai Lemon is projected to go in the first-round of this year’s draft. This year’s wide receivers class also contains players like Ohio State’s Carnell Tate.

    However, former Steelers tackle Breiden Fehoko is still not sold on the ex-USC star’s hype. On Saturday, he shared a tweet on X, revealing his thoughts onLemon draft projections.

    “I’m not seeing the hype about Makai Lemon. He doesn’t have elite speed & he’s much smaller so he isn’t a physical body. If you’re going to comp him to Amon Ra then he needs to fall along the lines of a 4th round receiver,” Fehoko tweeted.

    For his performance last season, Lemon was honored as a Unanimous All-American and also won the Fred Biletnikoff Award. This is given to the best wide receiver in a season and was previously won by players like Devona Smith and Ja’Marr Chase.

    The 2026 NFL draft takes place in Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25.