Makai Lemon’s Tough Start in Philly | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, so the Philadelphia Eagles snack McCuy Limon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, right? Big expectations for a rookie receiver, you know how it goes. But before the season even kicks off, there's a projection from the athletic that's kind of putting a damper on things. They're looking at numbers that aren't exactly setting the world on fire for a first-round pick. The projection is comparing him to Jackson Smith and Jigba's rookie year, but even that's considered optimistic. If you split the difference on those numbers, we're talking about maybe 46 catches for just under 500 yards. That's not exactly the kind of immediate impact you'd hope for when you use a top-draft pick. And it's not just the projection. Limon's been dealing with hamstring issues since OTAs, even re-injuring it during training camp. He basically missed all the preseason, only getting a little bit of game time in the final exhibition. That kind of said, Beck makes it tough to hit the ground running. Right now, if everyone's healthy, Limon is looking like the third option on the depth

1:01chart. Devonta Smith is the main man after AJ Brown's departure, and Dante Beyondwix has secured the number two spot. So Limon's going to be fighting for snaps behind those two for a good chunk of the 2026 2027 season. It's a tough spot for a first-round pick, especially when you're battling injuries and have established guys ahead of you. You'll have to see if he can overcome these early hurdles and prove the projections wrong. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today. AI-powered football coverage.