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Omar Khan's early calls: Steelers miss on Lemon, but tactic is common

Published May 1, 2026 · Updated May 2, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Steelers GM Omar Khan called prospect Makai Lemon early in the 2026 draft, but the Philadelphia Eagles swooped in to select him instead.

Steelers GM Omar Khan called prospect Makai Lemon early in the 2026 draft, but the Philadelphia Eagles swooped in to select him instead.

This isn't the first time the team has employed the tactic. It previously worked in 2025 when Khan called defensive tackle Derrick Harmon early to lock him in, but it failed with Lemon. playerbros.org

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