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The Rams could have drafted Makai Lemon out of USC with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, or another receiver, but instead chose to draft quarterback Ty Simpson
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Lemon passed over at 13th pick; Rams chose QB instead of receiver.

Wide receiver Makai Lemon from USC was available to the Rams with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft but was passed over in favor of quarterback Ty Simpson, a decision that left the team thin at receiver.

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