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2020 NFL Draft Open Thread | Live Blog

The SI All Lions crew presents its LIVE blog for the 2020 NFL Draft

Vito Chirco

Get your popcorn ready.

The NFL Draft is less than 24 hours away, with the first round set to kick off Thursday at 8 p.m. EST.

The crew at SI All Lions -- including John Maakaron, Logan Lamorandier and Vito Chirco -- will be with you all day and night to give its reaction to all the happenings before the draft, during the first round and after the round concludes.

We want you to get involved in the conversation as well.

What will the Lions do with the No. 3 overall selection?

Let us know what you think by voicing your opinion in the comments section below.

Live Updates: Day 1 2020 NFL Draft

8:05 am: Dan Graziano of ESPN reports the Lions had significant contact with Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.

9:00 am: Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald reports a possibility the Lions and Dolphins may have a deal in place for the Lions to draft at Pick No. 5 in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

9:49 am: Ian Rapoport tweets, "The #Lions have been engaged with multiple teams on potentially trading out of the No. 3 spot, sources say. Things have heated up over the last 24 hours."

10:05 am: Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN has released his latest NFL Mock Draft. He has changed his previous pick for the Lions. In the mock draft, the Lions are now drafting defensive tackle Derrick Brown.  

1:22 p.m. One of the biggest question marks in the 2020 NFL draft will be how the team that drafts linebacker Isaiah Simmons will plan to use him. There are plenty of ideas though, as Simmons is one of the most gifted players in the draft class.

2:00 p.m. Interesting betting discussion for the first two draft picks from FS1's "Lock It In" 

3:15 p.m. Here are our latest Detroit Lions draft articles

Surprise Team May Be Interested in Trading up for No. 3 Pick

2020 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Experts Weigh In 

2020 NFL Draft 'Wants' for Detroit Lions 

Poll: Who is Your Draft Crush for Detroit Lions?

7-Round SI All Lions Final Mock Draft

4:45 p.m. RUMOR - Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted that Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell has called Lions GM Bob Quinn about the No. 3 pick. 

6:40 p.m. Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn is ready for the NFL Draft 

7:17 p.m. The Chase Young dreams to Detroit are likely dashed for good. 

7:46 p.m. Joe Burrow waiting to be drafted by the Bengals at No. 1.

7:51 p.m. ESPN's Dan Graziano reports that Lions have had conversations with Dolphins, Chargers and Jaguars regarding third pick.

8:04 p.m. The Lions' list of picks

8:16 p.m. Bengals are now officially on the clock at No. 1.

8:25 p.m. Bengals take Joe Burrow at No. 1.

8:33 p.m. Redskins take Chase Young at No. 2.

8:37 p.m. Lions select Jeff Okudah at No. 3

8:48 p.m. Giants take Andrew Thomas at No. 4 

8:55 p.m. Dolphins draft QB Tua Tagovailoa at No. 5

9:02 p.m. Chargers take QB Justin Herbert at No. 6

9:11 p.m. Panthers take Derrick Brown at No. 7 

9:15 p.m. Cardinals take Isaiah Simmons at No. 8 

9:23 p.m. Jaguars take C.J. Henderson at No. 9

9:27 p.m. Browns draft Jedrick Wills Jr. at No. 10

9:35 p.m. Jets select Mekhi Becton at No. 11

9:40 p.m. Raiders take Henry Ruggs III at No. 12

9:46 p.m. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that Lions did not receive trade offer for No. 3 pick.

9:50 p.m. Tampa Bay drafts Tristan Wirfs at No. 13

9:59 p.m. 49ers draft Javon Kinlaw at No. 14

10:03 p.m. Okudah gives reaction to being selected by Lions

10:04 p.m. Broncos take Jerry Jeudy at No. 15

10:13 p.m. A.J. Terrell goes No. 16 to Atlanta

10:19 p.m. CeeDee Lamb is taken No. 17 by Dallas

10:21 p.m. Okudah talks to our John Maakaron

10:28 p.m. Dolphins draft Austin Jackson at No. 18

10:33 p.m. Raiders select Damon Arnette with No. 19 pick

10:40 p.m. Las Vegas announced as site for 2022 NFL Draft 

10:41 p.m. Jaguars select K'Lavon Chaisson with No. 20 pick 

10:47 p.m. Eagles draft Jalen Reagor at No. 21

10:52 p.m. Okudah pick brings mixed reaction

10:55 p.m. Vikings take Justin Jefferson at No. 22

11:01 p.m. Kenneth Murray gets taken by Chargers at No. 23

11:04 p.m. Dak Prescott's brother Jace passes away 

11:09 p.m. Former Michigan center Cesar Ruiz is taken by Saints at No. 24

11:15 p.m. Brandon Aiyuk is taken by the 49ers at No. 25

11:25 p.m. Green Bay Packers select Utah State QB Jordan Love with No. 26 pick  

11:34 p.m. Jordyn Brooks is taken No. 27 by the Seahawks

11:42 p.m. Ravens select Patrick Queen with pick No. 28

11:48 p.m. Titans take Isaiah Wilson at No. 29

11:58 p.m. Dolphins take Noah Igbinoghene at No. 30

12:03 a.m. Jeff Gladney goes to the Vikings at No. 31

12:09 a.m. Clyde Edwards-Helaire goes to the Chiefs at No. 32  

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Vito Chirco
VITO CHIRCO

Vito has covered the NFL and the Detroit Lions for the past five years.  Has extensive reporting history of college athletics, the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Mercy Athletics.  Chirco's work include NFL columns, analyzing potential Detroit Lions prospects coming out of college, NFL draft coverage and analysis of events occurring in the NFL.  Extensive broadcasting experience including hosting a Detroit Tigers podcast and co-hosting a Detroit Lions NFL podcast since 2019. 

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