NFL Looking Into Steelers' Makai Lemon Call During 2026 NFL Draft: Report
Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers tried to draft USC wide receiver Makai Lemon at pick number 21 in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to pick 20 and selected him first. The NFL is reviewing a call made by Steelers general manager Omar Khan to Lemon before the Steelers were officially allowed to make their pick. The Steelers later chose offensive tackle Max Iheanachor at pick 21 and quarterback Drew Allar in the third round.Key Facts
- The 2026 NFL Draft took place recently, with the Steelers holding the 21st overall pick in the first round.
- The Steelers wanted to draft Makai Lemon, a wide receiver from USC, at pick 21.
- The Philadelphia Eagles traded with the Dallas Cowboys to move up to pick 20 and selected Lemon before the Steelers could.
- Steelers GM Omar Khan made a phone call to Lemon during the draft before the Steelers were officially allowed to pick.
- The NFL rule says only teams "on the clock" (actively selecting) can talk to draft-eligible players.
- The NFL is reviewing the call made by Khan to Lemon to check if any rules were broken.
- After missing out on Lemon, the Steelers picked Max Iheanachor from Arizona State at number 21.
- The Steelers also selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round.
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