Scouting report

Lemon lacks ideal size and top-tier NFL athleticism, but his football IQ, elite body control and competitive toughness make him a top-50-caliber prospect. He projects as a starting inside-the-numbers receiver, primarily in the slot, with added return value.

2025 Advanced Data (Ranks among 432 FBS qualifiers)

Season stats	Value	Rank
Drops	2	T-111
Drop rate	2.5	67
YAC / reception	6.4	T-91
Avg depth of target	10.4	T-275
Deep catches	16	T-3
Deep yards	522	5
Screen catches	22	T-32
Screen yards	146	41
Contested catches	10	T-44

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Target rate by situation (2025)

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Separation by coverage look (All routes of 5-plus yards, 2025)

Coverage look	Separation rate	Class avg.
All routes	34.62%	32.95%
Zone single	41.67%	44.76%
Zone	36.59%	32.52%
Man single	30.56%	38.46%
Zone double	33.33%	18.35%
Man single with help	22.22%	19.60%
Zone single with help	42.86%	27.14%
Zone with help	0.00%	36.04%

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Receiving snaps by alignment (2025)

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Box score data (2023-25)

Season stats	2025	2024	2023
Overall grade	90.8	83.9	67.6
Snaps	369	252	43
Slot snaps	283	223	29
Receptions	79	52	6
Receptions / Targets	79/109	52/67	6/8
Yards per rec	14.6	14.7	14.7
Touchdowns	11	3	0

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PFF Grades (2023-25)

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Production vs. man and zone coverage (2023-25)

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Red-zone performance (2023-25)

Season stats	Value	Rank
Red-zone receiving grade	91.2	2
Red-zone target rate	32.6%	25
Red-zone snaps	46	T-228
Red-zone targets	15	T-107
Red-zone receptions	12	T-64
Red-zone completion rate	80.0%	T-86
Red-zone yards	258	20
Red-zone touchdowns	0	T-39
Red-zone first downs and touchdowns	11	T-10
Red-zone first down/touchdown rate	91.7%	40
Red-zone drops	0	T-1
Red-zone drop rate	0.0%	T-1
Red-zone contested catch rate	50.0%	T-126
Red-zone wide receiver rating	91	197

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Production profile (2023-25)

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Performance in contested situations (2023-25)

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Stable metrics (2023-25)

Player Comp: Julian Edelman