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The Detroit Lions finally went with a skill position player to start Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft. With their fourth round pick, they’ve selected USC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
But hold onto your horses, because the Lions just traded back up into the fourth round and will make back-to-back picks.
Lions pick thus far
- Round 1, Pick 7 — OT Penei Sewell
- Round 2, Pick 9 (41) — DT Levi Onwuzurike
- Round 3, Pick 8 (72) — DT Alim McNeill
- Round 3, Pick 38 (101) — CB Ifeatu Melifonwu
Lions remaining picks
- Round 5, Pick 9 (153 overall)
Top remaining needs for Lions:
Wide receiver- Safety
- Linebacker
Offensive lineman- Nickel cornerback
- Quarterback?
NFL Draft schedule
Day 3
What: Rounds 4 through 7
When: Saturday, May 1 — Noon ET until around 7 p.m.
TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Online streaming: ESPN app, NFL Network Live
Lions’ picks: Round 4, Pick 7 (112); Round 5, Pick 9 (153)