USC's Makai Lemon Drafted by Eagles

0:00It's April 24th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. USC star receiver McCye Limon just got picked 20th overall in the NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Trojan standout put up 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He was jaded in my EVAs go-to guy, snagging everything from jump balls to contested grabs. One figured Limon would stay close to home with the Los Angeles Rams, but they surprised folks by grabbing a quarterback instead. That opened the door for Philly, who traded up a few spots with the Cowboys to snag him at 20. No one saw him sliding past the top 16 picks. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the shock value, Limon was projected way higher. His slide caught everyone off guard, but his college tape shows why he's special, solid speed that torments defenses, even if he's not the flashiest, athlete. For the Eagles, Limon slots in as a strong number two option, especially if they move

1:04AJ Brown amid all the trade talk. Keep Brown, and Limon's one of the league's top third receivers. Jalen Hertz might not light it up every week, but he'll feed him plenty of chances. Philly's offense sputtered hard in 2025, so this revamped for 2026 could spark real fire. He's ready to make those plays count in green.