Pat Fitzmaurice· Aug 5, 2026
Fitzmaurice likes rookie Makai Lemon as a worthwhile mid-round bet at his WR39 ADP, arguing DeVonta Smith may not far outproduce him.
“With an ADP of WR39 (92nd overall) as of this writing, Lemon is a bet worth making.”
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- Sleeper CallsMakai LemonPhiladelphia EaglesAug 5, 2026
Makai Lemon to outplay his draft cost (ADP of WR39 (92nd overall))
“With an ADP of WR39 (92nd overall) as of this writing, Lemon is a bet worth making.”
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