First-round pick Makai Lemon signs with the Eagles
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Key Points:
- Wide receiver Makai Lemon became the first player from the 2026 draft class to sign an NFL contract, agreeing to a four-year rookie deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Lemon, the 20th overall pick, secured a fully guaranteed contract worth over $20.8 million, including a signing bonus exceeding $11.5 million.
- The Eagles traded up with the Cowboys to select Lemon, who was previously in discussions with the Steelers, who held the 21st pick.
- Lemon had a standout season at USC with 79 receptions, 1,156 yards, and 11 touchdowns.
- The Eagles have bolstered their receiving corps by drafting Lemon, signing Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, and acquiring Dontayvion Wicks, while also anticipating a possible trade of A.J. Brown after June 1.
