The Eagles traded up to No. 20 overall and selected wide receiver Makai Lemon out of USC.
Philadelphia traded picks No. 23, 114, and 137 to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for No. 20 and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
Lemon played three seasons at USC, starting for a year and a half. He finished last year with 1,156 receiving yards and 13 scrimmage touchdowns, earning unanimous All-American honors and winning the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation’s top wide receiver.
“He has a lot to like about him,” Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman said. “A competitor. Has the ability to separate in man coverage, out of the slot, he can play outside, physical player, really good with the ball in his hands. Really good hands, good in zone coverage, has really good instincts.”
“Howie mentioned his ability to separate. Insane ability to catch the ball in contested situations,” Head Coach Nick Sirianni said. “I love his toughness. I think this guy’s a tough, tough football player, with the way he carries the football, when he has the football in his hands, and how he blocks. Insanely competitive, so there’s a lot to like. Really excited that he’s added to our roster.”