Here’s the Skinny on the Lions for the 2021 NFL Draft
The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft happens tonight (April 29) at 8 p.m.
That debut round is expected to run until roughly 11:30 p.m. Next, rounds two and three will begin around 7 p.m. Friday, with the final rounds taking place Saturday beginning at noon.
This is a big draft for the Lions, as it’s the first with new Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes and Head Coach Dan Campbell.
For the first round, Detroit has the No. 7 pick. The Lions have six total picks in the draft, but that could change, based on trading.
Here’s what the Lions picks look like right now:
Round 1 – Pick 7
Round 2 – Pick 9
Round 3 – Pick 8
Round 3 – Pick 38
Round 4 – Pick 7
Round 5 – Pick 9
Lions photos from last season:
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