Cleveland Browns Draft Makai Lemon: Game Changer

0:00On March 19th, in a recent mock draft, the Cleveland Browns snag wide receiver McCoy Lemon from USC with the 24th overall pick. Lemon put up 1,156 receiving yards in just 12 games last season, showing he can carry a load. At 5 feet 11 inches and 192 pounds, he has a slot receiver's frame, but plays with a bigger guy's intensity. Experts think Lehman might not last that long, but if he does, it would boost Cleveland's passing game right away. The Browns already have Jerry Judy, Cedric Tillman and Isaiah Bond leading their death chart, yet the group managed only 1,400. 67 yards last year, the lowest in the league. Fans and analysts see this as a dream scenario for both sides. Cleveland desperately needs more production from its receivers, and Lemon's skills could fill that gap without major overhalls. Pairing him with the Browns' sixth overall pick, offensive lineman Monroe Freeling, would round out a strong first round. What makes Lemon such a fit is a offensive coordinator Todd Monkins' track record.

1:04Monkin helped turn smaller receivers they flowers into a star during his early NFL years, drawing from his college coaching days. That experience could ease Lemon's jump to the pros and spark quick success. As draft buzz builds, keep an eye on Lemon. On a lemon, he could transform Cleveland's offense no matter where he lands.