Eagles Trade Up for USC WR Makai Lemon

0:00On April 24th, the Philadelphia Eagles just made ways in the NFL Draft, trading up three spots from 23rd to 20th overall with the Dallas. Cowboys to snag USC, White receiver McCoy Limon in the first round. They gave up their picks at number 114 and 137, both fourth rounders, but picked up a seventh rounder in 20. 27. General Manager Howie Roseman called it a no-brainer since Limon was their top remaining prospect from a stacked top 15 board. Earlier this week, the offensive line run left the Eagles without their dream tackle, so they pivoted hard to offense. Roseman had simulated scenarios like this, and with Limon's big suitors off the board, they pounced. It's a bet on youth to balance those defensive extensions coming up. Fans and analysts are buzzing. This crowds the receiver room big time, with Devonta Smith as the top dog, Dantavi on Wix complimenting and Limon. It pretty much seals the end for AJ Brown's future here, even if Roseman plays a cool day

1:02by day. No direct replacement talk, but the path forward feels clear. Limon's a 21-year-old beast, 79 catches, 1,156 yards, and 11 touchdowns last season. He's physical after the catch like Ammon Rossane Brown, great in zones in space, but lacks top speed and press speed ability. Still, in the right scheme, he could be a volume guy early. Meanwhile, this amps up the pressure on Jalen Hertz and new coordinator Manion to evolve the offense, more middle throws, motion, and creativity too. Unlock Limon's slot skills in zone Sabi. If they adapt, Philly's attack could rebirth into something lethal. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.