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Former USC standout Makai Lemon has officially become the first first-round pick to sign his contract, securing an eight-digit signing bonus before he ever plays a down in the NFL.
Lemon, who was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles, signed a four-year fully guaranteed deal, as reported by Ian Rapaport of NFL Network.
Apr 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon during the NFL Draft prospects clinic at Hazelwood Green Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
That deal, the standard $20.8 million for a player drafted 20th overall, includes a huge signing bonus: $11.5 million.
It also includes an option for a potential fifth year.
Lemon played three years for the Trojans, with his junior season being one fans won’t soon forget.
Lemon was a consensus All-American wide receiver and won the Biletnikoff Award as the top receiver in college football.
In 12 games in 2025, he had 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns, an average of just under 100 yards and a score per game.
If you add in his two rushing touchdowns, he found the end zone 13 times in 12 games.
Makai Lemon received a signing bonus of $11.5 million.
Lemon's contract is valued at $20.8 million over four years.
Makai Lemon is the first first-round pick to sign his contract in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The Los Angeles Rams were rumored to be interested in Lemon, a Southern California native, but they instead chose quarterback Ty Simpson from Alabama.
Now, with the Eagles reportedly looking to move on from wide receiver AJ Brown, Lemon has a chance to compete for significant playing time behind new likely No. 1 receiver DeVonta Smith.
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