text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_40 (overall_pick VARCHAR, round INTEGER)
  ### Question:
  What was the overall pick number of the player selected before round 3?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(overall_pick) FROM table_name_40 WHERE round < 3