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Makai Lemon Shows Early Chemistry With Hurts but Lacks Consistent Separation in Eagles Camp

Coaches say his recovery and summer work matter because full‑speed practices and preseason games will determine his rookie role.

Overview

  • Lemon recovered from a spring hamstring issue and used organized summer workouts with Jalen Hurts to begin building timing and learn the quarterback’s preferences.
  • Coaches have worked him mainly in the slot and he has produced short, middle‑of‑field catches while not yet showing reliable deep‑route separation.
  • Early training‑camp reviews are mixed, with some analysts calling his start underwhelming and teammates praising his effort, toughness and attention to detail.
  • In the team’s first padded practice he completed individual and positional drills but did not take part in team periods as the club managed his workload.
  • Philadelphia drafted Lemon at No. 20 to help replace lost receiving production after roster moves, and his role will be decided by his performance in upcoming full‑speed sessions and preseason games.