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USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, safety Bishop Fitzgerald named to PFF All-America Team

Erik-McKinneyby: Erik McKinney12/12/25ErikTMcKinney

The postseason honors continue to roll in for USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon and safety Bishop Fitzgerald. The two were named to the PFF All-America Team and PFF All-Big Ten Team following standout 2025 performances.

Those two USC Trojans were also All-Big Ten First Team selections by the conference this season.

Of Lemon, PFF wrote:

“Lemon’s 90.4 PFF grade leads all FBS wide receivers this season, while his 1,156 receiving yards were the most among Power Four wideouts. His 20 forced missed tackles tied for sixth among all wide receivers in the nation, and he caught 10 of his 15 contested targets despite only being 5-foot-11, 195 pounds.”

Of Fitzgerald, PFF wrote:

“Fitzgerald has been a ballhawk this year for the Trojans. He leads the Power Four with a 90.0 PFF grade, while his five interceptions are tied for fourth among all defensive players.”

Fitzgerald earned the honor despite missing the final two and a half games of the season after coming down with an injury in the first half against Iowa.

This will hopefully be the start of a great Friday for Lemon. He is one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, which will be announced later tonight during the 2025 College Football Awards show on ESPN, beginning at 4 pm PT.

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