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It's clear the Eagles went into the off-season planning on first round draft pick Makai Lemon to play a major role and even, perhaps, be their starting outside receiver opposite Smith. But his summer-long battle with his hamstring delayed his participation in training camp. He was not impressive in the third preseason game and it's hard to see him making a significant impact in his first year. Frankly, there are some Jalen Reagor vibes right now.

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First-rounder Lemon hamstring-limited, unimpressive in preseason; unlikely to impact year one.

First-round draft pick expected to play a major role and potentially start at outside receiver opposite DeVonta Smith. However, a summer-long hamstring injury delayed training camp participation, and he was unimpressive in the third preseason game. The source concludes: 'it's hard to see him making a significant impact in his first year' and notes 'there are some Jalen Reagor vibes right now,' invoking a cautionary comparison to a disappointing Eagles receiver.

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