WR · PHI · #9
Makai Lemon
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 192 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 2, 2004 (age 22.3)
- College
- USC
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,888
Range 759–762
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Rookie capital play — the score leans on draft pedigree and the projection, not a long NFL sample.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
98.8 pts
5.8 PPG · 15.0 games
43.7 rec · 539 rec yds · 3.5 rec TD
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyLemon finished WR101 in 2026. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. The 2026 projection is cautious — wait for a real role change before paying up. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the WR role keeps opening up.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Makai Lemon.
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2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Top 10 Overall, Plus the Top 5 by Position
Dynasty rookie rankings for the 2026 class — top 10 overall plus the top 5 at QB, RB, WR, and TE, built from NextDyne's live Dynasty Value Score.
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
1.0
PPG
1.0
Positional finish
WR101
Key stats
- Rec: 3 (WR41)
- Rec yds: -5
- Rec TD: —
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WR101 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3 | -5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 1.0 | WAS | 50 plays · 50% pass | -5 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 6.0 · scored 1.0 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +5.0.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- WAS-10% · 203 pass yards
Usage and availability
R1 (20 overall) WR · that slot hit at 60.0% in 2010–2023 classes (n=55; contributor 72.7%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Makai Lemon's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Lemon scores 2,888 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Makai Lemon's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.8 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Makai Lemon in dynasty right now?
- Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the WR role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.