The Dallas Cowboys made a small trade with the Philadelphia Eagles to move up one spot and select a star safety.
Dallas Cowboys Trade Up for Caleb Downs
The Dallas Cowboys traded up from pick No. 12 to No. 11 to select Ohio State safety Caleb Downs.
Philadelphia Eagles Trade Down, Select WR
In a separate transaction, the Cowboys traded down from pick No. 20 to No. 23. The Philadelphia Eagles acquired picks No. 23, 114, and 137 in exchange for moving up three spots.
Eagles Pick Makai Lemon
With the No. 23 pick, the Eagles selected USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Lemon led the Trojans in receiving for the past two seasons, earning All-American honors and winning the Biletnikoff Award in 2025. In his final college season, he recorded 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Eagles Receiving Corps Shifts
The Eagles' wide receiver room now includes DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, and Lemon.
Veteran wideout A.J. Brown is not attending the Eagles' voluntary offseason program and is seeking clarity on his future. Reports indicate the team may trade Brown after June 1.