WATCH: USC 4-star WR commit Makai Lemon reels in spectacular catch

Los Alamitos (Calif.) four-star wide receiver Makai Lemon is off to a great start against Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage. After reeling in a touchdown catch from Los Alamitos (Calif.) Five-Star Plus+ quarterback Malachi Nelson, the USC commits connected once again.

Lemon reeled in a pass from Nelson on the left sideline. He reached into the air and twisted for the phenomenal grab. Los Alamitos scored soon after to cut their deficit to 28-14.

USC 4-⭐️ WR commit Makai Lemon reels in a spectacular catch! https://t.co/0rwboIlUoe pic.twitter.com/xNUmcSXHMw

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Lemon is the No. 52 overall prospect and No. 9 wide receiver in the 2023 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also rated as the No. 5 player in California.

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The California native is one of the top prospects in USC’s 2023 recruiting class, which is ranked No. 11 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 1 in the Pac-12. He is one of three wide receivers in the Trojans’ class alongside Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman Five-Star Plus+ wideout Zachariah Branch and Mesa (Ariz.) Red Mountain four-star wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane.

Lemon has an On3 NIL Valuation of $168K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Makai Lemon On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Makai Lemon:

“Arguably the top two-way high school football player on the West Coast. Stars as a receiver and defensive back. Savvy with advanced ball tracking skills. Does not test as a top athlete, but shows play speed that belies what he does in the combine setting. Smooth mover with the ability to create separation with route-running and acceleration.

“Totaled over 1,000 receiving yards in addition to four interceptions as a junior. Consistently produces and performs well against top talent. Likely projects as a slot receiver long-term. Does not have a separating physical trait when it comes to size, length or speed/athleticism.”