Makai Lemon was prepared to be part of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2026 NFL Draft … until he wasn’t.
The star wide receiver went viral after the Philadelphia Eagles traded up on the draft board to snag Lemon, as he was on the phone with the Steelers.
“I was definitely shocked,” Lemon said after the Eagles snatched him away from their in-state rival. “Definitely. I couldn’t be more happy that they did. I’m super blessed.”
The Eagles traded to the No. 20 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, jumping ahead of the Steelers at No. 21, and used that opportunity to ta...
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