Eagles first-round pick has a ‘killer’ mentality: ‘He’s special’

by Johnny McGonigal

Southern California s wide receiver Makai Lemon warms up before NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Makai Lemon’s draft story started with confusion and chaos in the green room outside Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night. Lemon thought he was being selected by the Steelers before the Eagles swooped in and stole one of the best wide receivers in the 2026 NFL draft.

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