2 months ago

Makai Lemon Asked ‘Why is Philly Calling Me?’ as Eagles Hijacked Steelers Pick

In one of draft night’s wildest scenes, USC WR Lemon was on the phone with Steelers GM Omar Khan when another call flashed in. “Why is Philly calling me?” he asked. Moments later, the Eagles had traded up to No. 20 and selected him, jumping Pittsburgh at No. 21. Lemon enters Philly after a Biletnikoff-winning season with 79 catches, 1,156 yards and 11 TDs.

By Suresh Menon

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