Makai Lemon will wear No. 9 for the Eagles after getting Nick Foles’ blessing, becoming the first player to don the number since the Super Bowl hero retired.

Eagles first-round pick Makai Lemon received Nick Foles' blessing to wear No. 9, a number tied to Philadelphia's first Vince Lombardi Trophy win.

The Eagles handed Makai Lemon a special number in franchise lore: No. 9, once worn by Nick Foles. How thankful was the USC star?

The Rams selected Ty Simpson when both Makai Lemon and Kenyon Sadiq were still on the board.

Sometimes, it isn’t just about adding talent. It’s about adding the right talent. That’s the lens one Philadelphia Eagles writer used when discussing the fit between Makai Lemon and Jalen Hurts. The conclusion was a simple one. This pairing makes sense. No two ways about it.

The Philadelphia Eagles had to trade up in the first round to draft Makai Lemon, sending a few of their own picks to the Dallas Cowboys.