Eagles a Big Winner of Round 1, According to ESPN’s Mel Kiper
Summary
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the NFL draft to pick wide receiver Makai Lemon, seen as a top player at his position. ESPN expert Mel Kiper praised the Eagles for the pick, saying Lemon could replace A.J. Brown, who is likely to be traded soon.Key Facts
- The Eagles traded two fourth-round picks to move up from pick 23 to 20 to select Makai Lemon.
- Lemon was considered the third-best wide receiver in the draft.
- ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper ranked Lemon as the 11th overall prospect.
- Lemon won the Biletnikoff Award as the best college receiver last season.
- Last season at USC, Lemon caught 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns.
- The Eagles hope Lemon will replace A.J. Brown, who is expected to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
- This trade continues a pattern of first-round dealings between the Eagles and their division rival, the Dallas Cowboys.
- The Eagles now have a strong wide receiver group including DeVonta Smith, Marquise Brown, and others alongside Lemon.
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