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Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons went over his X/Twitter account to defend Philadelphia Eagles AJ Brown for being pleaded by onlookers to leave his team already after the Eagles drafted USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon.
As usual, the Philadelphia Eagles have been busy on NFL Draft weekend and we’re still only in the third round. With the Eagles’ third selection of this 2026 draft, they took University of Miami tackle Markel Bell. Bell is a massive individual, measuring 6′ 9 1/4″and 346 lbs. He is the offensive line. My big […] The post Philadelphia Eagles Will Miss Jeff Stoutland with Markel Bell Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off their Game 3 battle at home against the Boston Celtics, the team honored a new star player in the city. Across the street, the Philadelphia Eagles are welcoming a wave of new rookie talent this weekend as the 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On Thursday, […] The post 76ers Honor Philadelphia Eagles’ Makai Lemon Before Celtics Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
After trading up to get USC wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles wanted another offensive playmaker in Round 2.Adding Lemon allows the Eagles to trade Pro Bowler A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots after June 1 when their dead-cap hit will drop from $43.5 […] The post Eagles Draft Offensive Weapon Compared to DK Metcalf in Round 2 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Just admit you jumped the gun and move on, Pittsburgh.
During the opening round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced one of the most brutal “stolen” picks in draft history. General Manager Omar Khan was on the phone with USC wide receiver Makai Lemon at pick No. 21, ready to select him as the newest member of the franchise. However, the Steelers’ […] The post Steelers trade up for Germie Bernard after losing Makai Lemon on Night 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Eagles landed the possible AJ Brown successor when they drafted Makai Lemon in the first round of the NFL Draft. Lemon isn’t as physically imposing as Brown, but the undersized wide receiver makes up for it with a high motor and plenty of heart. It’s what could make him a fan favorite with […] The post The 2 things Eagles’ Makai Lemon leans on to defy odds as undersized receiver appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had options on the board with their 21st overall pick and Mike McCarthy seems just fine with how it played out.
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.
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.
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.
The Eagles jumped the Steelers in the draft via a trade.
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.
Giving up a haul of picks to a division rival must mean the USC product is a future Hall-of-Famer, right?
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…
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Makai Lemon couldn't believe what he was hearing.
The Eagles did business with the most unexpected ally.
