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Draft needs of Bears' NFC North foes

With pick No. 11, the Bears will be the first NFC North team on the clock Thursday night in the first round of the NFL Draft (assuming there are no trades.) But soon after they make their pick, the Bears' three division rivals will have their turn. The following is a breakdown of what positions those clubs might target in the first round and the prospects each team could select.

Detroit Lions

Positions of need: Defensive line, wide receiver, offensive tackle

The Lions have seen a lot of talent leave the roster in recent years, from Ndamukong Suh's free agent exit last offseason to Calvin Johnson's retirement earlier this year.