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Eagles’ Makai Lemon Suffers Hamstring Injury; Training Camp Return Expected
Makai Lemon was recently injured during spring practices. The rookie Eagles wideout is expected to be fully healthy in time for the summer, though. Lemon is currently dealing with a soft-tissue injury, Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94 WIP reports.
USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / June 2
Eagles get Makai Lemon injury news after OTA scare
Expecting Lemon to fill Brown's shoes will be a tall order. That said, the Eagles moved up in the first round of the draft to make sure he didn't slip past them.
Steelers Explored Trade With Bucs To Take Makai Lemon At No. 15
While the Steelers did not call the Cowboys about trading up for Makai Lemon during last month’s draft, they did explore a move to the Buccaneers’ No. 15 pick to land the USC wide receiver, per Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (via the Rich Eisen Show).
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / May 6
Eagles reportedly have 'big plans' for this player amid A.J. Brown trade rumors
Reports continue to suggest it is a matter of when and not if Eagles GM Howie Roseman will trade Brown to the New England Patriots.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 5
How USC's Receivers Compare to Oregon, Rest of the Big Ten
The USC Trojans produced two NFL wide receivers through the first 80 selections of the 2026 NFL Draft. As a result, USC's wide receiver room will have a different look during the 2026 season.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 4
Steelers Did Not Call Cowboys About No. 20 Pick
The Steelers got caught flat-footed during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The team was expecting to land Makai Lemon with the 21st overall pick and even had the USC wideout on the phone to inform him of their decision.
USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 1
One USC Wide Receiver Is Quietly Creating Major Big Ten Buzz
After a significant number of NFL departures to the NFL Draft, the USC Trojans are ready for the 2026 college football season with a roster that will look very different from 2025. One of the biggest developments will be how the wide receiver room shakes out for the Trojans.
Makai Lemon gets blessing to use Eagles number not worn in nearly a decade
Philadelphia Eagles rookie Makai Lemon has gotten the green light to bring back a jersey number that means a lot to the city he’s moving to. Lemon shared on Thursday that he would be wearing the No.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 30
Eagles' Howie Roseman opens up about leapfrogging Steelers to draft Makai Lemon
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan was left with some egg on his face after it was learned that he was on the phone with USC wide receiver Makai Lemon right as the Philadelphia Eagles leapfrogged the Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft order so that the Eagles could select Lemon.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29
Why win-now Rams drafted Ty Simpson over these offensive weapons
The Los Angeles Rams have caught flak for drafting Ty Simpson so high. What else would they have done? Let's take a look.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 27
What Eagles may want from Patriots for A.J. Brown after drafting Makai Lemon
A report from before the draft said that Brown "likely" will be traded to the Patriots via a deal that won't become official until after June 1 because of Philadelphia's salary-cap situation.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 26
True-or-false for the 2026 NFL Draft: How will Jeremiyah Love, Fernando Mendoza, David Bailey and others fare in their rookie seasons?
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. We take a closer look at teams' respective draft classes, what lies ahead and more.
USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 27
Steelers GM clears the air on Makai Lemon draft blunder
The Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to pivot away from their preferred first-round selection.
NFL News / Steeler Nation / April 25
'They were baiting teams to trade up': Steelers accused of a massive bluff
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been ridiculed ever since making the organization's first-round selection on Thursday night.
USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 24
New Eagles WR Makai Lemon can help QB Jalen Hurts fix his biggest flaw
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to grab Lemon, and it's easy to see why.
USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 24
Eagles' Howie Roseman updates status of A.J. Brown trade rumors after drafting Makai Lemon
Following the Lemon pick, Roseman sang a familiar tune regarding Brown's current status with the organization.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24
Makai Lemon was on the phone with the wrong team after Eagles drafted him
Makai Lemon had quite the draft night to begin his NFL career. Lemon, one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL draft, did not hear his name called Thursday through the first 19 picks of the first round.
USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 23
Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the first round to grab a wide receiver, and they did it by dealing with a division rival.
USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 22
USC Receiver Makai Lemon Sounds Off on Viral NFL Combine Presser
Throughout the NFL Draft process, wide receiver Makai Lemon has done a decent job representing himself and the USC Trojans. However, there was one incident during a press conference at the NFL Combine that drew national attention.
College Football News / Pro Football Rumors / April 4
Makai Lemon sets up four more visits
As one of the best wide receivers in this year’s draft class, USC’s Makai Lemon has a chance to come off the board in the top half of the first round.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10
NFL Draft intel: Jeremiyah Love destinations, O-line help for Raiders and Ty Simpson-Cardinals buzz
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
USC Trojans News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2
NFL teams concerned by USC wide receiver’s bizarre draft combine interviews
Projected first-round pick Makai Lemon reportedly damaged his draft stock significantly after teams heard him speak at the NFL draft combine. The USC wide receiver was the talk of the combine for the wrong reasons.
USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 1
Next Steps for USC’s Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane After NFL Scouting Combine
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone for the USC Trojans star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane. The two generated plenty of buzz coming into and out of the combine this past week.
College Football News / Yardbarker / February 28
Is Carnell Tate or Makai Lemon the better WR draft prospect?
The 2026 NFL Draft has multiple elite wide receivers, led by Ohio State’s Carnell Tate and USC’s Makai Lemon.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 24
NFL Draft intel: Sonny Styles' buzz, Jermod McCoy's medicals and QB with most to gain at NFL Scouting Combine
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. We're answering the biggest questions about the draft and the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, which is already underway.
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