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How the Eagles' Makai Lemon pick came directly at the Steelers' expense
TL;DR
The Eagles selected Makai Lemon at No. 20, directly blocking the Steelers, who were in talks to draft him at No. 21. Philadelphia traded two fourth-round picks to Dallas to secure the pick.
Key points
- Eagles selected Makai Lemon at No. 20
- Steelers were in talks to draft Lemon at No. 21
- Eagles traded two fourth-round picks to Dallas
- Eagles moved up three spots to secure the pick
- Steelers did not know Lemon was already on the line with Eagles
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The Steelers were already on the phone with Makai Lemon, the call was happening, the pick felt almost done, and the Eagles were already moving to make sure it never got there.
According to Ian Rapoport's accounts, Pittsburgh thought Lemon would be sitting there at No. 21. They tried to reach him without knowing the Eagles had already moved up.
What the Steelers did not know was that Lemon was already on the phone with Philadelphia when they tried to call, and he was unavailable because the Eagles had just cut the line.
Philadelphia entered the night at No. 23 and dealt two fourth-round picks to Dallas to move three spots up to No. 20.
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Q&A
Why did the Eagles trade up to select Makai Lemon?
The Eagles traded up to No. 20 to ensure they could draft Makai Lemon, preventing the Steelers from selecting him at No. 21.
What did the Eagles give up to acquire the No. 20 pick?
The Eagles gave up two fourth-round picks to Dallas to move up three spots to acquire the No. 20 pick.
How did the Steelers lose the chance to draft Makai Lemon?
The Steelers were on the phone with Lemon but were unaware that the Eagles had already secured him by cutting off their call.