NFL Draft results: Detroit Lions select USC WR Amon-Ra St. Brown with fourth-round pick

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)