Meet Makai Lemon, WR Eagles Traded For in NFL Draft

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DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon build their bond at Sixers playoff game
Just hours after the Philadelphia Eagles selected Makai Lemon with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the rookie was already getting acclimated to his new city — and his new teammates.

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New Eagles WR Makai Lemon Attends 76ers' Playoff Game with DeVonta Smith After NFL Draft in Photo
Meet DeVonta Smith, Notre Dame's NFL Draft prospect who shares a name with Eagles' star WR
The Eagles snatched Makai Lemon in the NFL Draft, but did they need depth more?
It’s a challenge to wholly accept Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman’s seize-value-when-it-appears draft strategy when the team’s lack of depth strongly contributed to its downfall last...

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Watch Makai Lemon's Shocked Reaction After Learning of Eagles Trade During Steelers Call on Video
Steelers’ night spoiled by Eagles, but Pittsburgh’s pick is among the best draft stories
Eagles rookie reveals the first thing Jalen Hurts told him — and how he responded
“Jalen Hurts texted me, just reaching out, just congratulating me” Lemon told reporters on Friday during his Eagles’ introductory press conference at Jefferson Health Training Complex.

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Makai Lemon to Eagles After Cowboys Trade, NFL Fans React to WR Draft Pick amid A.J. Brown Rumors
Eagles snatch Makai Lemon from Steelers in stunning draft night trade: 'Philly is taking you right now!'

Mentality And Heart Have Helped Eagles' First-Round Pick Overcome Obstacles

The Philadelphia Eagles drafted receiver Makai Lemon in the first round on Thursday night and he and DeVonta Smith represent the team's future in a reinvented WR room.

Eagles a big winner of round 1, according to ESPN’s Mel Kiper

After moving up and sniping WR Makai Lemon from the Steelers, the Philadelphia Eagles were a Round 1 winner in Mel Kiper's eyes.

Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith Link Up with Eagles’ WR Target Before Draft

Philadelphia Eagles stars Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith have been working out with wide receiver Kajiya Hollawayne before the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Eagles made another draft trade with the Cowboys. It worked out the last time.

PHILADELPHIA — The last time the Philadelphia Eagles traded on draft night with the Dallas Cowboys, their hated NFC East rival, it worked out pretty well. We’ll see if it works again. The Eagles drafted USC wide receiver Makai Lemon at No.

Do Eagles think DeVonta Smith as a WR1 can put up numbers like Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026?

Smith has an opportunity to put him massive numbers as the WR1

Eagles draft picks 2026: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

The Philadelphia Eagles have a lot of capital to work with in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are their picks, needs and a mock draft of potential fits.