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Rams Trade Up for USC WR Makai Lemon

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The Los Angeles Rams, with the thirteenth pick in the 2026 draft, are considering trading up to the top ten for USC wide receiver Makai Lemon. Known for his toughness over the middle and blocking, Lemon aligns with Sean McVays scheme and could provide an immediate offensive spark. The Rams, in win-now mode with Matthew Stafford as MVP, are willing to trade their third-rounder for Lemon, potentially their last chance at a title with Stafford.

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Rams Trade Up for USC WR Makai Lemon

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Los Angeles Rams News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rams Trade Up for USC WR Makai Lemon. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 6th, the Los Angeles Rams sit at the 13th pick in the 2026 draft, thanks to that trade with the Atlanta Falcons last year. Even after coming so close to the Super Bowl, they're eyeing big moves with this spot. A new mock-trap has them trading up into the top 10 for USC-Y receiver, McCoy Lemon, grabbing that offensive spark they need right now. Rumor has it the Rams shopped around for guys like AJ Brown and even considered dealing Devonte Adams this off-season. With Matthew Stafford still balling as the reigning MVP, they're in win-now mode and can't wait around for the perfect playmaker to fall to them at 13. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Lemon's been a popular mock-to-LA at that spot, but Miami's lurking at 11 and they're desperate for. Receivers 2. His toughness over the middle and blocking fits Sean McVey's scheme perfectly, getting him on the field day 1, maybe Stafford's last ride. Trading up just a few spots might cost their third rounder, but in a push for the title year, that price feels fair if they love the guy.

Lemon ain't a straight Adams clone long-term, but he brings immediate juice to the offense. We'll keep watching less need in McVey, they pulled off draft magic before, so this could be their next power move to load up and chase that ring.

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