Viral Makai Lemon video unveils chaotic Steelers-Eagles NFL Draft drama
The Philadelphia Eagles managed to stun the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2026 NFL Draft after stealing USC Trojans star Makai Lemon in Round 1. However, the behind-the-scenes drama that unfolded on draft night will only make Steelers fans more furious about the situation. Pittsburgh is certainly proving to be a worthy choice as the host city for the NFL Draft after drawing over 300,000 fans for the opening round.
MORE: Watch 2026 NFL Draft live on Fubo (free trial) Although, Steelers supporters were certainly underwhelmed with the team’s Round 1 selection after Lemon went one pick before to the Eagles. Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman pulled off another epic trade to make the deal happen, but the details are wild. Here is the moment Makai Lemon thought he was getting drafted by #Steelers and realizing in real time that the #Eagles traded up, via @gmfb this morning.
He asked Omar Khan "Why is Philly calling [me]? " pic. twitter.
com/AbXDJONYye — Ross McCorkle (@Ross_McCorkle) April 24, 2026 Good Morning Football broke down Lemon’s draft night process after speaking with the Steelers over the phone moments before the Eagles selected the USC standout. Eagles shock Lemon, Steelers with NFL Draft trade Lemon’s family was spotted celebrating when Steelers GM Omar Khan jumped on a call with the former college football star. However, the conversation was short-lived after Philly swapped picks with the Dallas Cowboys.
“Hey, why is Philly calling me? ” Lemon questioned while still speaking to Khan. MORE: Eagles GM Howie Roseman tortures Steelers fans after pulling 2026 NFL Draft heist The sequence became even more chaotic when Lemon’s agent chimed in on the situation.