Steelers' Mike McCarthy Breaks Silence on Eagles Sniping Makai Lemon at No. 20
The Pittsburgh Steelers had options on the board with their 21st overall pick and Mike McCarthy seems just fine with how it played out.
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Lincoln Riley gives Eagles WR Makai Lemon the ultimate post-draft endorsement
USC head football coach Lincoln Riley wants the Philadelphia Eagles to know that they just selected a winner in the 2026 NFL Draft. While nearly every college coach praises their star players on the way out, Riley made sure everyone knew just how special Makai Lemon is. Following Lemon’s first-round selection, Riley gushed over his […] The post Lincoln Riley gives Eagles WR Makai Lemon the ultimate post-draft endorsement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers’ Makai Lemon to ring bell before Game 3 after being drafted by Eagles
The Philadelphia 76ers will be at home for Game 3 against the Boston Celtics as the series is tied 1-1. There’s no doubt that the Philly crowd will be hype, and they’ll have stars out celebrating the team. They’ll also have the Eagles’ latest draft pick in the building to ring the bell, according to […] The post 76ers’ Makai Lemon to ring bell before Game 3 after being drafted by Eagles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Eagles’ Makai Lemon reveals 1st interaction with Jalen Hurts after being drafted
The Philadelphia Eagles made a dramatic move during the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon at No. 20, just seconds before the Pittsburgh Steelers could choose him at No. 21. This moment quickly went viral, as the Steelers were reportedly on the phone with Lemon, intending to draft him, when the […] The post Eagles’ Makai Lemon reveals 1st interaction with Jalen Hurts after being drafted appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Video Captures Makai Lemon’s Draft-Day Confusion as Eagles Jump Steelers
The Eagles jumped the Steelers in the draft via a trade.
Pittsburgh Steelers Had To ‘Autopick’ Max Iheanachor After Eagles Stole Makai Lemon From Under Their Noses
The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the major story lines of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but not for good reason. The team was planning on selecting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon only for their cross-state rivals to snatch him away. During the NFL Draft on Thursday night, USC […] The post Pittsburgh Steelers Had To ‘Autopick’ Max Iheanachor After Eagles Stole Makai Lemon From Under Their Noses appeared first on BroBible.
Eagles embarrassed themselves twice trading up for Makai Lemon
Giving up a haul of picks to a division rival must mean the USC product is a future Hall-of-Famer, right?
Pittsburgh Steelers left with ‘auto pick they didn’t want’ after top target was swiped while they were on phone
MAKAI Lemon is a Philadelphia Eagle – but only thanks to a wild draft move during Thursday’s ceremony. The talented wideout, 21, was selected as the No. 20 overall pick…
Fans demand major broadcasting change to NFL Draft after having picks ruined by ‘awful’ ESPN delay
NFL FANS are demanding major broadcasting changes for the NFL Draft after ESPN’s ‘awful’ delays on night one. The 2026 NFL Draft got underway on Thursday night with a stunning…
‘What a Wild Ride’ — NFL World Reacts to ‘Bizarre’ Clip of Makai Lemon Learning He’s an Eagle While on Phone With Steelers
What did top figures around the NFL think of the Steelers missing out on Makai Lemon due to the Eagles? Find out more about the viral moment.
Steelers’ humiliating NFL draft moment revealed as new video shows Makai Lemon stolen mid-call with GM
Omar Khan heard the words no general manager wants to be told during the NFL Draft while believing they had their next first-round pick in board.
The full Steelers phone call with Makai Lemon before Eagles traded up in NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is where players have their dreams come true, and it could happen in some of the craziest ways. That’s what happened with Makai Lemon in the first round, when a moment was caught on camera where Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan called him to let him know the team was drafting […] The post The full Steelers phone call with Makai Lemon before Eagles traded up in NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Biggest Winners From Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft
The first round of the 2026 NFL draft was one of the more eventful ones in recent memory. Eight trades took place — three of which included the Buffalo Bills — and the New York Jets (3), Tennessee Titans (2), Kansas City Chiefs (2), Cleveland Browns (2), New York Giants (2), Dallas Cowboys (2), and […] The post Biggest Winners From Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Steelers’ 1st-Round ‘Project’ Pick Called NFL Draft’s Biggest Reach
Pittsburgh’s first-round selection is drawing sharp criticism after being labeled a major reach by one analyst. The post Steelers’ 1st-Round ‘Project’ Pick Called NFL Draft’s Biggest Reach appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Shocking Footage Leaks Of Exact Moment Makai Lemon Realized In Real Time The Eagles Traded Up For Him While He Was On The Phone With Steelers – “Why Is Philly Calling Me?” [VIDEO]
Makai Lemon couldn't believe what he was hearing.
Cowboys Teamed Up With Rival Eagles To Royally Screw The Steelers With Sneaky Move During Round One Of The Draft [VIDEO]
The Eagles did business with the most unexpected ally.
Ian Rapoport delivers wild NFL Draft report on Eagles jumping Steelers for Makai Lemon
The Philadelphia Eagles made a trade with the NFC East division rival Dallas Cowboys that ruined the Pittsburgh Steelers’ plans during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Dallas sent pick No. 20 overall and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Philadelphia in exchange for the No. 23 selection and two fourth-round…
"Already hate this clown," "Another WR headache in Philly": NFL fans rip Makai Lemon for questionable interview after Eagles drafted USC WR – Sportskeeda
"Already hate this clown," "Another WR headache in Philly": NFL fans rip Makai Lemon for questionable interview after Eagles drafted USC WR Sportskeeda
“Same Height As Laura Rutledge”: Eagles Reportedly Trading AJ Brown In Favor Of USC WR Leaves Fans In Splits
The Philadelphia Eagles traded several draft picks to the Dallas Cowboys to get Makai Lemon at No. 19 in the first round of the NFL Draft.
"HE WILL HAUNT THE COWBOYS FOR YEARS TO COME": Skip Bayless spells doom for Jerry Jones' team after Eagles draft Makai Lemon by trading with Dallas – Sportskeeda
"HE WILL HAUNT THE COWBOYS FOR YEARS TO COME": Skip Bayless spells doom for Jerry Jones' team after Eagles draft Makai Lemon by trading with Dallas Sportskeeda
‘Embarrassing.’ — NFL World Rips Steelers GM Omar Khan for ‘Inexcusable’ Blunder on Day 1 of Draft
Steelers general manager Omar Khan faces severe insider backlash after losing receiver Makai Lemon to the Eagles on draft day.
Steelers Watch 16-TD WR Slip Away As Super Bowl Contender Swoops In With Aggressive Draft Trade
Philadelphia Eagles trade up to steal wide receiver Makai Lemon from Pittsburgh Steelers, in one of the aggressive draft trades.
Steelers Get Stark Message On 2026 Season After 1st-Round Pick
Pittsburgh’s first-round decision sparked a clear takeaway about where the team stands entering the 2026 season. The post Steelers Get Stark Message On 2026 Season After 1st-Round Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.