LA Times · Mar 12
Makai Lemon’s combine podium performance didn’t bother NFL team executives
Makai Lemon, running a drill during USC’s Pro Day, is considered among the top wide receivers available in the NFL draft, which is April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.Biletnikoff Award winner Makai Lemon showcased his elite receiver skills at USC’s pro day before 50 NFL scouts, following scrutiny about his demeanor at the combine.
One NFL executive says teams want players to show the true version of themselves when talking to the media at the NFL scouting combine. “We love it.”
Rams general manager Les Snead, who attended USC’s pro day, says how players act in front of the media at the combine isn’t always a true reflection of who they are the rest of the time.