The Philadelphia Eagles have signed first-round wide receiver Makai Lemon to a four-year deal worth $11.5 million, fully guaranteed. The contract was finalized by agents Ian Grutman and David Ben-Zaken.
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The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t hesitate to officially sign their 2026 first-round wide receiver draft pick to a multi-year deal.
The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was quick to report that the former USC star is officially an Eagle.
“Eagles first-round (No. 20 overall) WR Makai Lemon signed his rookie contract today,” Rapoport wrote on X/Twitter Thursday. “He gets a 4-year fully guaranteed deal that includes a $11.5 million signing bonus. Deal was done by Ian Grutman and David Ben-Zaken of GSE Worldwide.”
Lemon was a breakout star with the Trojans last season. The high-IQ and refined route-running slot receiver recorded the first 1,000-yard campaign of his collegiate career (1,156) and added 11 touchdowns on a USC squad that finished fourth in the Big Ten and fell short against TCU in the Valero Alamo Bowl.
Lemon’s high caliber as a senior virtually guaranteed him a spot in the first round of the Draft, but it was unclear which organization would secure his services. With the Eagles likely moving on from A.J. Brown after four eventful seasons, drafting Lemon should make sense to every individual who follows the franchise.
Makai Lemon's contract with the Eagles is worth $11.5 million, fully guaranteed.
Makai Lemon is a wide receiver from USC, drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Eagles signed Makai Lemon to his rookie contract on Thursday, shortly after the NFL draft.
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It’s reasonable to assume the 5-foot-11 wideout will experience his fair share of ups and downs early on. Still, his alluring ceiling makes him a contributor that Philadelphia should be excited about.
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