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Biletnikoff Winner Makai Lemon Turns Pro, Skips Alamo Bowl

Lemon declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Wednesday after winning the 2025 Biletnikoff Award. The USC receiver totaled 1,156 yards, 79 catches and 11 touchdowns, all top-10 national marks. Lemon opted out of the Alamo Bowl and thanked his coaches, writing, “USC will forever hold a special place in my heart,” adding the caption “still that same fella.”