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

The Lions finally get a WR.

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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

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)

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