The Eagles’ high draft pick Makai Lemon faces massive expectations to instantly fill A.J. Brown’s shoes — but don’t expect him to replicate Brown’s physical dominance. Lemon’s strength lies in his precision, route-running, and slot expertise, highlighted by his Fred Biletnikoff Award win. While his college stats were solid, translating that to the pros is risky — especially at 20th overall. Analysts had him going earlier, and now he’s staring down long odds to hit 1,000 yards or win Rookie of the Year. With Philly’s recent first-round success, the pressure’s on — and despite a hamstring issue, Lemon’s poised to be a key offensive weapon.

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