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2017 NFL Draft: Start time, TV schedule, team needs, picks for Day 3

All the information you need to know for Day 3 of the 2017 NFL Draft.

NFL: 2017 NFL Draft Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The final day of the 2017 NFL Draft is here and the Detroit Lions have six opportunities to make their roster for 2017 a lot better. General manager Bob Quinn has already three selections and a trade down through three rounds and appears to have addressed many of Detroit’s serious needs.

But his work is not done. Detroit still has serious holes on both sides of the roster and with ample draft capital at his disposal, Quinn will have an active Saturday.

Here’s all of the pertinent information for Day 3 of the NFL Draft.

NFL Draft schedule

Saturday, April 29

What: Rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft
Start time: 12 p.m. ET
Where: Philadelphia, PA
TV: NFL Network, ESPN
Time per pick:

  • Rounds 4-6: 5 minutes
  • Round 7: 4 minutes

Lions remaining picks

  • Round 4, Pick 16 (124 overall)
  • Round 4, Pick 20 (128 overall)
  • Round 5, Pick 21 (165 overall)
  • Round 6, Pick 21 (205 overall)
  • Round 6, Pick 31 (215 overall) - Via Patriots from Kyle Van Noy Trade
  • Round 7, Pick 32 (250 overall) - Via Patriots from Michael Williams Trade

Top remaining needs for Lions:

  • Linebacker
  • Defensive end
  • Defensive tackle
  • Wide receiver
  • Running back
  • Cornerback
  • Tight end
  • Free safety

Estimated time of Lions picks:

  • Pick 124 overall: 1:24 p.m. ET
  • Pick 128 overall: 1:35 p.m. ET
  • Pick 165 overall: 3:15 p.m. ET
  • Pick 205 overall: 4:55 p.m. ET
  • Pick 215 overall: 5:15 p.m. ET
  • Pick 250 overall: 6:30 p.m. ET

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