How Eagles rookies Makai Lemon, Eli Stowers fit into offense depth chart after NFL draft

Before the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics battled it out for Game 3, Makai Lemon was the honorary bell ringer in Philadelphia.

Makai Lemon was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s his fantasy football outlook, projected role, depth chart impact, and what it means for 2026 drafts.

The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon. The Eagles traded their first-round pick and two fourth-round selections with NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys to select Lemon. The move is the biggest indication the Eagles are trading receiver A.J. Brown

Eagles mastermind Howie Roseman is playing chess, not checkers. Makai Lemon is his king-piece now in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia receiving corps will look different this season, as the Eagles added potentially their new No. 1 weapon in the passing game during the NFL Draft on Thursday night. Philadelphia traded up with Dallas to No. 20 overall in the first round and selected USC's Makai Lemon, who should replace A.J. Brown once he is eventually traded.

Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon got emotional when watching an inspirational video from his parents after being drafted.

The Philadelphia Eagles’ 20th overall pick, Makai Lemon, has been grabbing a lot of headlines, not just because of his entry into the league, but also because of how people have reacted to the team drafting him.