
WR · Philadelphia Eagles
1 transaction this offseason
Height
5'11"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
21
Draft
2026, Rd 1, #20
Experience
0 yrs
Grade this player:
Total Value
$20.8M
AAV
$5.2M/yr
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Philadelphia Eagles — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Makai's on-field performance ranks in the lower half among NFL WRs, grading him as a rotational player at the position. His $5.2M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the WR market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — rotational player production at below-market money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Makai is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
Makai LeMon has not yet appeared in an NFL regular season game. A performance grade will be automatically generated once career statistics become available and the 16-game minimum is reached.
The Eagles land a highly-rated rookie receiver with legitimate upside in a draft-day steal scenario. Five headlines suggest strong early buzz around Lemon's arrival in Philadelphia. His draft grade ranking among 2026's elite picks is the clearest positive signal here. Fans are buzzing about the No. 9 jersey, a number carrying serious Eagles legacy weight. If Lemon develops as projected, Philadelphia's receiver room gets significantly more dangerous fast.
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