Makai Lemon becomes first Eagle to wear No. 9 since Nick Foles led Philadelphia to its first Super Bowl title

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The Philadelphia Eagles believe they have another dynamic weapon who can help them get back to the Super Bowl.

Wide receiver Makai Lemon, the Eagles’ first-round pick, chose a jersey number synonymous with winning in Philadelphia, and that’s all fans are thinking about Thursday at rookie minicamp.

Lemon is going to be wearing No. 9, becoming the first player since Nick Foles to do so. 

Foles needs no introduction to those who sing "Fly, Eagles, Fly" at the top of their lungs. He is a true sports folk hero who helped the team win its first-ever Vince Lombardi Trophy during the 2017 season.

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Nick Foles, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback, gave Philadelphia Eagles first-round pick Makai Lemon his blessing to wear No. 9 to begin his career. (GETTY)

The number may not have been retired, but Foles gave Lemon his blessing nonetheless. Lemon appreciated the sentiment.

"I appreciate the Eagles so much and Nick Foles, especially to pass that number down because I know he could have easily kept that number to himself," Lemon told reporters Thursday at rookie minicamp, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia.

"Such a great player when he was here wearing that No. 9, led them to the Super Bowl. I appreciate him so much. I definitely cherish that so much, and I’ll represent the No. 9 well, wearing it. I’ll represent the team well. I’m just super excited to get that number for sure."

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The Eagles haven’t given out No. 9 at