Overview
- Philadelphia moved up to No. 20, sending No. 23 and two fourth-rounders, to draft USC receiver Makai Lemon.
- Reporting around the team says Lemon is being readied as the primary complement to DeVonta Smith with a trade of A.J. Brown viewed as likely after June 1 for cap reasons.
- Analysts highlight Lemon’s detail-driven routes, spacing, and yards-after-catch as a clean fit for Jalen Hurts in Sean Mannion’s offense.
- An ESPN draft documentary clip shows GM Howie Roseman scrambling to reach Lemon on draft night, drawing fresh attention to the selection.
- Lemon comes in as the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner after a 79-catch, 1,156-yard, 13-touchdown season at USC, boosting expectations for early impact.