We are diving into some fantasy football content this offseason as we look to bring in all sorts of football fans to Bucs Wire. It is arguably the most popular game that is around football, so not dipping our toes into the proverbial pool wouldn’t make sense.
What we will start with is some rookie profiles, and where they fit into the landscape of the team they were drafted by. Next up, Makai Lemon of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Lemon was drafted by the Eagles after they traded up for him, and he is expected to fill the role that will open up if the team makes the expected move of trading A.J. Brown away.
Depth Chart Situation
*A.J. Brown could be traded after June 1, which would affect fantasy value
Skill Players Around Him
2026 Stat Projections
Stat projections are done by ESPN’s Mike Clay
Reason to Believe in Makai Lemon in 2026: A.J. Brown should be gone
The target share in the limited passing offense of the Philadelphia Eagles is going to open up significantly if the expected trade of A.J. Brown gets done. One has to imagine it does after Makai Lemon was drafted, so when it does, the rookie should step into that role for the Eagles that he is leaving behind. Lemon won’t have much consistency, we would imagine, but his redzone ability and physical style could help him find success in Brown’s absence.
2026 Outlook
Makai Lemon in the Eagles’ offense is not going to be the most entertaining to watch, but over the length of the season, he should find success. He can be a WR3 in your lineup, or a fun flex play, with some splashes of WR2 brilliance. Don’t be turned off by the idea of being in the Eagles’ offense when you debate drafting Lemon.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Fantasy Rookie Profile: Makai Lemon in redraft leagues
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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