What happened: The Philadelphia Eagles traded up with the Dallas Cowboys to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the 20th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Trade details were not immediately available. Lemon, a standout burner from USC, addresses Philly's need for explosive playmakers.
HQ·TRANSACTION·April 23, 2026 10:08 PM ET
Eagles trade up with Cowboys to draft USC WR Makai Lemon at No. 20
Philly grabs speedy WR in first-round trade-up.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read
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