Eagles' Draft Picks Face Early Hurdles | Philadelphia Eagles News

Philadelphia Eagles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

The Eagles loaded up on offense in the draft, selecting wideout Makai Lemon and tight end Eli Stowers early—both showing promise but facing hurdles. Lemon battled a hamstring injury, missing time but impressing coaches with his mental toughness and work ethic during rehab. Stowers, a former QB who switched to TE at Vanderbilt, is still finding his NFL rhythm, missing practice recently but staying focused on mastering blocking. Both players have long-term potential, but their paths to impact will be shaped by health and development—Lemon’s speed and Stowers’ versatility could reshape the…