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_81 (pick INTEGER, round VARCHAR, college VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the average pick of northwestern state college under round 3?
### Answer:
SELECT AVG(pick) FROM table_name_81 WHERE round < 3 AND college = "northwestern state"