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NFL executive believes Makai Lemon can help the Eagles
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Likely losing AJ Brown as a weapon is a tough blow for a Philadelphia Eagles offense that was already struggling last season. To soften that blow, the Eagles will welcome a player who will make the game easy for Jalen Hurts with his elite ability to get open. That player is Makai Lemon .
In a recent article , Glenn Erby describes what type of receiver the Eagles are getting with Makai Lemon. Here is what he had to say, along with the thoughts of an NFL executive:
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"The Philadelphia Eagles landed a polished and versatile weapon in rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon, and league evaluators believe his game is built for consistency and reliability at the next level. According to one NFL executive via The Athletic, Lemon stands out for his complete skill set and advanced understanding of the position.
“He can do all the underneath stuff, he’s a good route runner, stays grounded, runs through the catch, has a feel for the game,” the evaluator said. “He catches all the choice routes, knows how to curve routes and catch in traffic. He’s got a good, solid, all-around mature game, and plays with some urgency.”
That type of detail-oriented approach makes Lemon an ideal fit for offenses that rely on timing, precision, and spacing."
The Eagles' offense is at its best when things are easy for Jalen Hurts, and that is what a guy with Makai Lemon's route-running ability and his football IQ can provide. Jalen Hurts needs someone he can trust and rely on, and with Makai Lemon's talent, he knows he will now have two of those types of guys at receiver with Lemon and Devonta Smith . Makai Lemon's skill should set him up for a long and successful career in Philadelphia.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Philadelphia Eagles have a legitimate weapon in USC's Makai Lemon
