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UPDATED May 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET

Apr 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

Makai Lemon signs first rookie deal in 2026 NFL Draft

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Makai Lemon became the first 2026 first-round pick to sign a rookie contract, according to a contract tracker.

WHO: Makai Lemon

WHAT: Makai Lemon signed his rookie contract as the first 2026 first-round pick.

WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 3:27 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: No specific cause was reported.

How this story developed (showing 20 of 20 earlier reports)

2026 NFL Draft: First-round pick signing tracker · May 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Ten perfect player-team fits from the 2026 NFL Draft · May 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Agent's Take: NFL 2026 rookie contracts preview · May 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Jermod McCoy and Arvell Reese are top 2026 NFL Draft picks · Apr 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
2026 NFL Draft rookies built for best scheme fits · Apr 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Prisco grades Chiefs' draft haul A+ · Apr 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Renner ranks 2026 NFL Draft picks · Apr 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
NFL.com publishes final 2026 draft grades · Apr 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Raiders get A+ for stopping Jermod McCoy slide · Apr 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
NFL Draft team grades update live · Apr 25, 2026 at 12:01 PM ET
NFL.com grades teams after Rounds 2-3 · Apr 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
NFL Draft team grades after three rounds · Apr 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
NFL.com grades teams after Day 1 of draft · Apr 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
NFL Draft first round reshapes rosters · Apr 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
NFL.com names five best value Round 1 picks · Apr 24, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Mendoza leads first round of 2026 NFL Draft · Apr 24, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Mike Renner grades first 32 2026 NFL Draft picks · Apr 24, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft begins Friday night · Apr 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
NFL.com lists best prospects still available · Apr 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Renner grades first 32 picks of 2026 NFL Draft · Apr 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

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