2026 NFL draft: New York Jets to host Round 1 receiver on top-30 visit
The Jets bring is likely first-round wide receiver selection for a top-30 visit prior to the 2026 NFL draft.
The New York Jets have signaled interest in USC wide receiver Makai Lemon prior to the 2026 NFL draft. The Jets hold two selections in Round 1 of the upcoming event at Nos. 2 and 16 overall.
More likely a target for the second of the two, Lemon is being looked at more intently as he is reportedly having a top-30 visit in New York: USC wide receiver Makai Lemon met with the #Chiefs on a Top 30 visit Thursday, per @RapSheet He’s also scheduled to visit the Dolphins, #Giants , #Jets , and #Commanders . pic. twitter.
com/XS0jrfFHB1 — Roundtable Sports (@RoundtableSN) April 4, 2026 For the Jets, wide receiver is a need so the team's offense has a complement to Garrett Wilson at the position. A 5-foot-11 playmaker, Lemon had 79 catches, 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games played in 2025. NFL.
com's draft profile on Lemon compares his skill set to that of Detroit Lions' All-Pro wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown. Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 offseason.