Mike McCarthy Addresses Steelers Call With Makai Lemon in NFL Draft
Summary
During the NFL Draft, USC wide receiver Makai Lemon was talking with the Pittsburgh Steelers when the Philadelphia Eagles traded to select him instead. The Steelers then chose offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State, whom head coach Mike McCarthy praised as a great fit for their team.Key Facts
- Makai Lemon, a wide receiver from USC, was initially in conversation with the Steelers during the draft.
- The Philadelphia Eagles traded up to pick Lemon at number 20 overall.
- Lemon learned about the Eagles’ pick while on the phone with Steelers general manager Omar Khan.
- The Steelers selected Max Iheanachor, an offensive tackle from Arizona State, with their pick just after Lemon was taken.
- Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy praised Iheanachor's playing style and physical skills.
- McCarthy called Lemon a fine player and wished him well with the Eagles.
- Pittsburgh is hosting the NFL Draft this year and has another pick at number 53 overall.
- The draft experience with Lemon was unusual for McCarthy, but he felt good about the team’s final selections.
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