Eagles’ selection of Makai Lemon lands among 2026 NFL Draft’s elite
One of ESPN's top analyst ranks Makai Lemon among the most impressive selections of the 2026 NFL Draft.
At this point, it’s no longer a debate. The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t just have a good draft. They had one of the best .
Critics have said it, and the analysts have echoed it . Now, another layer of validation has been added to the conversation. Philadelphia’s 2026 draft class continues to pass every test thrown its way, with one move standing above the rest.
Matt Miller recently released his rankings of the 100 best picks, steals, and fits from the 2026 NFL Draft , and the Eagles ’ selection of Makai Lemon didn’t just make the list. It nearly topped it. His selection just keeps on gaining momentum.
Lemon checked in at No. 4 overall, trailing only three selections across the entire draft. That kind of placement doesn’t happen by accident.