Source: BroBible
Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers had their sights set on wide receiver Makai Lemon with the 21st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the Philadelphia Eagles traded up and selected him instead. The Steelers were left with tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State. A viral video shows Lemon on the phone with the Steelers when the Eagles called him, which may have violated NFL rules. The league prohibits teams from interfering with a player and a team that is currently “on the clock” in the draft.
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The draft pick drama arrives with confidence.
The Steelers thought they had their guy, but the Eagles swooped in and stole the show. Now, Pittsburgh might face punishment for their botched pick. The NFL rulebook is clear: no interfering with a player and a team that’s “on the clock.” But hey, at least the Steelers got a good story out of it. And who knows, maybe Max Iheanachor will turn out to be the real MVP.
The Steelers’ blunder is just another example of how the NFL draft can be a wild ride. One minute you’re on top, the next you’re left scrambling. It’s like they say: “you can’t script the draft.” Unless, of course, you’re the Eagles, and you’re willing to trade up and steal the show.
Author: Evan Null
