Makai Lemon falls to pick 20 but finds great fit with Eagles
The Eagles took a chance on Makai Lemon. Now the big question: Will Philly intend to make him the co-star with Devonta Smith in the WR room?
The first USC Trojan came off the board Thursday in the 2026 NFL Draft. A long night for Makai Lemon finally came to an end. It was not the Los Angeles Rams, as many expected, nor the New York Jets.
The Philadelphia Eagles made the decision to trade up with the Dallas Cowboys to pick 20 and get their guy at receiver. A move like that will intensify the speculation around trading A. J.
Brown. Makai Lemon can turn the Eagles' offense back into an electrifying unit. He is physical, he is as tough as they come, and he can make just about any catch.
He plays way bigger than his small frame suggests, and he is quite a versatile threat. Players like Makai Lemon make more of an impact on the team than just the stats. Devonta Smith enters the season as the Eagles' No.