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Twitter reacts to the Eagles trading up to draft WR Makai Lemon
TL;DR
The Eagles traded up to the 20th pick in the NFL Draft to select WR Makai Lemon from USC, signaling a potential end to A.J. Brown's tenure in Philadelphia. Lemon won the Biletnikoff Award after a standout college season with 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Key points
- Eagles traded up to pick 20 in NFL Draft
- Selected WR Makai Lemon from USC
- Lemon won the Biletnikoff Award
- A.J. Brown likely to be traded after June 1
- Eagles' wide receiver corps now includes multiple new players
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The Eagles have adjusted their offense and, in a matter of months, have significantly upgraded the wide receiver room while preparing for a departure. In a move that'll certainly signal the end of the A.J. Brown era in Philadelphia, the Eagles traded picks No. 23, 114 & 137 to Dallas for pick 20 and a 7th round pick. The Eagles then selected Southern Cal star wide receiver Makai Lemon. With the move, Philadelphia currently has Brown, DeVonta Smith, Lemon, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, Dontayvion Wicks, Johnny Wilson, and others among a deep, wide receiver corps. The expectation is that A.J. Brown will be traded after June 1, when his dead cap hit drops significantly. Lemon was the best receiver in college football last season, taking home the Biletnikoff Award. His 90.8 PFF grade led all wideouts in college football. The USC junior wide receiver was dominant for the Trojans this season, while serving as Jayden Maiava's favorite target in the team's high-powered passing attack. He won the Biletnikoff Award as the most outstanding wide receiver in college football after he caught 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns. Lemon had just three touchdown catches in his first two college seasons combined. With the move complete, here is the national reaction to the newest addition.
“I ain’t doing no playin”
Makai Lemon says he is ready to get to work
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) April 24, 2026 When life gives you Lemon(s) pic.twitter.com/HEspZooTR7
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 24, 2026 MAKAI LEMON. PHILADELPHIA EAGLE.@NewEraCap | #NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/JxyaBbwRay
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026 Eagles select USC WR Makai Lemon with 20th overall pick of 2026 NFL Draft
Q&A
Why did the Eagles trade up to draft Makai Lemon?
The Eagles traded up to draft Makai Lemon to enhance their wide receiver corps and likely prepare for A.J. Brown's departure.
What were Makai Lemon's college stats and achievements?
Makai Lemon had 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns in his final college season, earning the Biletnikoff Award as the top wide receiver.
What impact will A.J. Brown's potential trade have on the Eagles' roster?
A.J. Brown's expected trade will free up $7 million in cap space, allowing the Eagles to invest in new talent like Makai Lemon.