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USC WR Makai Lemon Had Social Media Weirded Out Over His Sassy Movements At The NFL Combine [VIDEO]

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Makai Lemon answering questions at the NFL combine
Makai Lemon answering questions at the NFL combine (Photo via Twitter)

If Makai Lemon wanted to make a name for himself at the combine, he did it without showing his talents.

The former USC Trojans wide receiver revealed his competitive mentality during his media session at the NFL Combine. Lemon spoke to the media on Friday before working out at the NFL Combine on Saturday. The draft prospect was asked who he compares his style of play to.

He did not hesitate as he brought up former USC receiver and current Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown. “I’d probably say Amon-Ra St. Brown. You know, the type of grit he plays with, the type of way he can have a positive impact on the team without the ball in his hands,” Lemon said.

Saying his name wasn’t the problem; it was the way he displayed that answered that had social media talking.

Makai Lemon had a creepy look on his face as he swayed side to side to deliver his answer.

Social Media Roasted Former USC Wideout Makai Lemon

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California wideout Makai Lemon (Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images)

When USC wide receiver Makai Lemon stepped to the podium at the NFL Scouting Combine inside Lucas Oil Stadium, his answers garnered attention. It wasn’t because they were eye-opening; it was because of the movements he made when answering them.

There have been many college athletes making waves with their talent so far, but Lemon took his attention to the next level. When asked which NFL player he studies or models his game after, Lemon didn’t overthink it.

“I’d probably say Amon-Ra St. Brown,” he said. St. Brown was named a First Team NFL All-Pro in 2023 and 2024.

Social media glided right past his answer and spoke to his facial and bodily movements.

“He look like he boutta catch an assault charge with a 3 game suspension. So, I’d say he’s NFL ready,” one person said.

“Why he move like the snake from jungle book,” a second person stated of Makai Lemon.

“Is bro trying to seduce me ???? I’m uncomfortable,” a third person wrote.

“If you watch this on mute, you would think he’s reading slam poetry,” a fourth person added.

“I think its a west coast thing lowkey, remember that Ramsey interview? Lol,” one final fan commented.

In his final season with USC, Lemon led all Power Four receivers in receiving yards and recorded 79 receptions for 1,156 receiving yards. The 5-foot-11 Lemon became one of college football’s most talented wide receivers after his Biletnikoff Award win and First Team All-American Honors.

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