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Eagles trade up, select USC WR Makai Lemon at No. 20

sportsApr 23, 202613190

The Philadelphia Eagles traded up with the Dallas Cowboys to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Dallas had earlier moved from No. 12 to No. 11 to take Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, creating the No. 20 slot Philadelphia acquired. Lemon, a playmaking receiver from USC, adds a first-round weapon to the Eagles' passing game. The pick underscores Philadelphia prioritizing wide receiver talent early as it reshapes its offensive personnel.

Key Highlights

Eagles traded up with Dallas to select Makai Lemon at No. 20.
Cowboys moved from No. 12 to No. 11 to take Caleb Downs.
Makai Lemon is a USC wide receiver taken in the first round.
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