The Philadelphia Eagles have officially traded up to the No. 20 overall selection in the NFL Draft to select Makai Lemon. The move allowed the Eagles to secure the prospect just one pick ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who held the No. 21 selection.
According to footage shared by Adam Schefter of ESPN, the moment was particularly dramatic as Makai Lemon was actively on the phone with the Steelers coaching staff when the Eagles made the pick. The Steelers were reportedly intending to select Lemon at No. 21 before Philadelphia executed the trade to jump ahead of their cross-state rivals at the last moment.
This aggressive move by the Eagles front office ensures they land their target while simultaneously blocking a fellow Pennsylvania franchise from drafting the standout player. Makai Lemon now joins a Philadelphia roster looking to add high-end talent through the draft. Specific details regarding the trade compensation sent by the Eagles to move into the No. 20 spot have not yet been fully confirmed.
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