Alec Lemon: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Syracuse WR

Alec Lemon, the former Syracuse Orange wide receiver, isn't a very well-known name among common NFL fans. However, Lemon brings an intriguing skill set to the NFL and the 2013 NFL draft.

He's a special playmaker once the ball gets in his hands. While Lemon isn't anywhere near an elite prospect, he should contribute for an NFL team in a number of ways.

Let's take a look at five things you need to know about Lemon.   

Background

Full Name: Alec Tyler Lemon

Birthday: July 1, 1991

Hometown: Crofton, Maryland

High School: Arundel Senior High School

Major: Sociology

Year: Junior

Lemon was an outstanding offensive and defense player while in high school. As a senior, Lemon set the Maryland high school record for receiving yards with 1,616. He also tied the records for receptions (103) and touchdowns (23).

On defense, Lemon recorded 30 tackles, had six interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Statistics

While Alec Lemon made an impact in all four of his seasons at Syracuse, it wasn't until his junior year in 2011 that he really started to shine.

Lemon did improve throughout each of his seasons in his route running and ball skills. 

YEAR	REC	YDS	YDS/REC	TD
2009	29	295	10.2	1
2010	32	394	12.4	4
2011	68	834	12.3	6
2012	72	1,070	14.9	7

All statistics courtesy of sports-reference.com.

Draft Process

Measurables

Height: 6'1" 

Weight: 202 lbs

Arm Length: 31-1/8"

Hand Size: 8-1/2"

Combine Results

40-yard dash: 4.59 seconds

Bench press: 7 reps

Vertical jump: 32"

Broad jump: 112"

3 cone drill: 7.04 seconds

20-yard shuttle: 4.29 seconds

While Alec Lemon displayed solid straight-line speed at the NFL Combine, he really struggled with all the other drills.

Lemon showed that he lacks good strength and athleticism to be a huge threat in the NFL.

All Combine results courtesy of NFL.com.

Interesting Facts

Not only was Alec Lemon an outstanding football player in high school, but he also managed to be a well-rounded individual. Lemon also played varsity baseball during high school.

However, the most impressive thing about Lemon during his high school years was how he helped the community. He volunteered for the Arundel School Mentoring Program, proving that he is a high-character individual.

Observations

It's always a good thing when your teammates take notice of your skills. That's exactly what happened for Alex Lemon when his former teammate, offensive tackle Justin Pugh, let the world know what he thinks about Lemon:

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Alec Lemon doesnt drop a pass...doesn't matter if he is a 4.5 guy. You need to catch the ball in order to get anywhere.

— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh67) February 24, 2013

 

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Chris Burke of Sports Illustrated likes Lemon, but he had concerns about his 40-yard dash:

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Based on his 40 times, my WR sleeper in this class, Alec Lemon, will remain a sleeper.

— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurke_SI) February 24, 2013

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