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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Brian Yalung

The Lemon Squeeze: How Eagles Publicly Humiliated Steelers on Their Own Doorstep by Stealing Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon is heading to Philadelphia after a bold draft-day heist that left the Steelers stunned. (Credit: Philadelphia Eagles Instagram)

The Philadelphia Eagles made an interesting move in the first round of the NFL Draft, securing a trade with the Dallas Cowboys to get the rights to the No. 20 pick in exchange for their No. 23 selection. The Eagles used that pick to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.

In the eyes of pundits, it was seen as a heist. Most expected the Pittsburgh Steelers to pick up Lemon to reinforce their receiving corps. Apparently, they felt the 21-year-old wide receiver would still be available at the No. 21 pick. They thought wrong.

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