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Makai Lemon picked by Eagles. Fans have mixed feelings on social media
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, indicating a likely trade of A.J. Brown. Lemon was the second-best receiver in the draft, with impressive stats from his college season.
Key points
- Eagles traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Selected USC wide receiver Makai Lemon
- Indicates potential trade of A.J. Brown
- Lemon was the second-best receiver in the draft
- Had 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns
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The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon. The Eagles traded their first-round pick and two fourth-round selections with NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys to select Lemon. The move is the biggest indication the Eagles are trading receiver A.J. Brown Lemon, according to NFL.com was considered the second-best receiver in the draft behind Ohio State’s Carnell Tate. He had 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns last season for the Trojans.
A playmaker heading to the @Eagles 🦅
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— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026 Lemon has an incredible feel for finding space in coverage and maximizing opportunities. His solid frame (5-foot-11, 195 pounds) should hold up in the slot at the NFL level. He had just two drops in 2025 on 108 targets and a 130.0 quarterback rating when targeted. Eagles fans on social media had mixed reactions to the pick, but everyone knew exactly what it meant. With the 20th overall pick in the 2026 draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select Makai Lemon. #NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/1CYmURZZpK
— Hoagie (@1776coldbeers) April 24, 2026 OMG FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @Eagles
— #BigSilz (@DanSileoShow) April 24, 2026 Eagles got the best WR in the draft 🍋✌🏼
Q&A
Why did the Eagles trade up to select Makai Lemon in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Eagles traded up to select Makai Lemon to strengthen their receiving corps, likely signaling the impending trade of A.J. Brown.
What were Makai Lemon's college stats before being drafted by the Eagles?
Makai Lemon had 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns in his last season at USC.
How did Eagles fans react to the selection of Makai Lemon?
Eagles fans had mixed reactions on social media, with some excited about Lemon's potential while others expressed disappointment or concerns about trading A.J. Brown.