USC Wide Receiver Makai Lemon's Unusual Demeanor Sparks Confusion at NFL Combine
USC wide receiver Makai Lemon caused a significant stir at the NFL Combine on Friday, as his notably 'sassy' and performative demeanor left fans and observers thoroughly confused online. The talented athlete, who is projected to be selected high in the upcoming NFL Draft following an impressive 2025 season with the Trojans, was fielding questions from the media in Indianapolis when his bizarre antics captured widespread attention.
Viral Clip Highlights Bizarre Body Language and Responses
During the majority of his discussion with reporters, the 21-year-old stood on stage with both arms leaning on the table in front of him, his head tilted downward while his eyes glared upwards in an intense manner. In one clip that has gone viral across social media platforms, Lemon responded to a question about which NFL player he models his game on in a somewhat theatrical fashion.
'Probably Amon-Ra St. Brown,' Lemon stated. 'The type of grit he plays with, the way he can have a positive impact on the team without the ball in his hands.'
Social Media Reacts with Amusement and Bewilderment
Fans and social media users were stunned by his unusual vibe at the Combine, with many expressing their confusion through humorous comments. 'Is bro trying to seduce me???? I'm uncomfortable,' one user joked on X, formerly known as Twitter. Another remarked, 'What in the world is this vibe? Dude was feeling this question.'
Additional reactions included observations about his strange mannerisms, with one fan noting, 'Strange, strange mannerisms. Incredible player though,' while another simply asked, 'What is this body language?' A fifth user quipped, 'If you watch this on mute you would think he’s reading slam poetry.'
Lemon's Impressive Collegiate Career and Draft Prospects
Makai Lemon is entering this year's NFL Draft after three productive seasons with the USC Trojans, where he compiled impressive statistics across 33 appearances. His collegiate career totals include 137 catches for 2,008 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. During the most recent season, the Los Alamitos native recorded 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns, along with two rushing touchdowns, as the Trojans finished with a 9-4 record before suffering an overtime defeat to TCU at the Alamo Bowl.
Pre-Draft Visits and Future Team Considerations
Ahead of the Draft, Lemon revealed this week that he has already visited the Kansas City Chiefs, expressing enthusiasm about the potential opportunity. 'It went well,' he commented. 'Great organization. Great players that come out of that program. It would definitely be a blessing to be around them guys again. It’d be cool.'
Lemon added, 'Any team that I meet with, it’s a huge blessing to be around those guys. [Patrick] Mahomes is a great player. So, to be around him would be cool.' His combination of on-field production and unique personality continues to generate discussion as the NFL Draft approaches.
