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Eagles, Saints, Dolphins Lead Day-Three Draft Blitz

4/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Eagles completed a three-for-three run, picking Makai Lemon, Eli Stowers and Markel Bell.
The Saints added Jordyn Tyson, Christen Miller, Lorenzo Styles and used the No. 7 pick to select Sonny Styles.
Texas drafted five of six day-three players and signed seven undrafted free agents, including Ethan Burke (Ravens) and Mason Shipley (Saints).
The Dolphins selected Kadyn Proctor (first round), Jacob Rodriguez and Kyle Louis (second round) and Chris Bell (third round).

History

Historical Context

After the 1966 agreement that merged the NFL and AFL, the leagues held a common draft from 1967-69 and entered the 1970 season as a 26-team league split into the AFC and NFC. The 2024 NFL Draft, where the Eagles, Saints, Dolphins and Texas each amassed early picks, echoes that merger’s lasting impact on parity and roster building.

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Story summary

The Eagles completed a three-for-three run, picking Makai Lemon, Eli Stowers and Markel Bell.
The Saints added Jordyn Tyson, Christen Miller, Lorenzo Styles and used the No. 7 pick to select Sonny Styles.
Texas drafted five of six day-three players and signed seven undrafted free agents, including Ethan Burke (Ravens) and Mason Shipley (Saints).
The Dolphins selected Kadyn Proctor (first round), Jacob Rodriguez and Kyle Louis (second round) and Chris Bell (third round).

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