Eagles trade up for Makai Lemon — will they still fix the offensive line?
The Eagles surprised many by trading up to select USC receiver Makai Lemon in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Philadelphia still has a pressing offensive-line need that could be addressed in rounds two and three.
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles took the football world (and more specifically, the Steelers) by surprise when they traded up for USC wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft on Thursday night.