Lynch, who started 39 straight games for Memphis, has all the tools to succeed at the NFL level, but he’ll likely need some time to develop.
#49: Kendall Fuller — CB, Virginia Tech
The youngest of the Fuller brothers struggled with injuries in college, but said at the combine that he’s about 90% healthy.
#48: Braxton Miller — WR, Ohio State
The QB-turned-WR has a leg up thanks to Ohio State’s pro-style offense, but his inexperience at receiver could hamper him.
#47: Shilique Calhoun — DE, Michigan State
Calhoun stood out at MSU—named to All-America teams three years—but doesn’t necessarily stand out in this class of top defensive linemen.
#46: Germain Ifedi — OT, Texas A&M
A three-year starter at Texas A&M, Ifedi may be pushed down draft boards by his technique issues.
#45: Javon Hargrave — DT, South Carolina State
Hargrave exploded in 2014 and ’15, becoming one of the top small-school prospects in the draft.
#44: Le'Raven Clark — OT, Texas Tech
Clark is a spread-offense tackle who may not need need significant time to adjust to the pro-level game.
#43: Jonathan Bullard — DE, Florida
Bullard played mostly end at Florida, but he hopes to work more as a hybrid, shifting inside if needed, in the NFL.
#42: Emmanuel Ogbah — DE, Oklahoma State
The first Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year from OSU is a raw athletic talent filled with potential, but he still needs to learn technical skills.
#41: Michael Thomas — WR, Ohio State
Thomas isn’t a flashy receiver, but he has plenty of the basics covered.
#40: Leonard Floyd — OLB, Georgia
Floyd led Georgia in sacks each of the three seasons he played there, totaling 17 in his college career.
#39: Jarran Reed — DT, Alabama
Reed’s versatility will be crucial when it comes to his future in the NFL.
#38: Chris Jones — DT, Mississippi State
The combination of Jones's raw physical tools with his gap versatility makes him a player on the ascent.
#37: Cody Whitehair — OG, Kansas State
It's tough to doubt this 6' 4", 301-pound guard. He'll be a safe pick for any team, and is worthy of first-round consideration.
#36: Eli Apple — CB, Ohio State
Apple has established himself as one of the better pass defenders in this draft class.
#35: Sterling Shepard — WR, Oklahoma
Teams in need of a legitimate outside receiver who can also dominate in the slot should turn their attention to Shepard.
#34: Kenny Clark — DT, UCLA
Clark may be limited early on, but he has the potential to become an every-down monster.
#33: Darron Lee — LB, Ohio State
Given the NFL's need for leaner players at the linebacker positions, Lee is hitting the pros at exactly the right time.
#32: Joshua Garnett — OG, Stanford
Garnett won the 2015 Outland Trophy, presented to the nation’s best interior lineman, and was a big part of RB Christian McCaffrey's breakout season.
#31: Tyler Boyd — WR, Pittsburgh
Boyd leaves Pitt as the school’s all-time leading receiver, with 254 catches for 3,361 yards and 21 touchdowns.
#30: Jason Spriggs — OT, Indiana
Athleticism and consistency—which he showed off at the NFL scouting combine—are Spriggs’s hallmarks.
#29: Robert Nkemdiche — DL, Ole Miss
Nkemdiche has the potential to be an elite defensive playmaker, but his off-field issues may make teams hesitant.
#28: Will Fuller — WR, Notre Dame
Fuller surprised many by entering the draft early, and though he isn't a completely developed player yet, he'll be difficult for defenses to handle.
#27: Vonn Bell — S, Ohio State
Bell is classified as a strong safety, but he’s really a variable chess piece with the ability to make a defense better in several dimensions.
#26: Josh Doctson — WR, TCU
Doctson brings a combination of deep and boundary receiving skills, fearlessness in the red zone and game-to-game consistency.
#25: Taylor Decker — OT, Ohio State
Decker was the the 2015 Big Ten Lineman of the Year, and started 42 straight games for the Buckeyes after working on special teams in his freshman season.
#24: Derrick Henry — RB, Alabama
Derrick Henry has done nothing but succeed his entire football career. He finished the 2015 season with 2,219 rushing yards and went on to win the Heisman trophy.
#23: Andrew Billings — DT, Baylor
In any multiple-front defense, Billings has the capacity to dominate with his rare combination of quick-twitch athleticism and stunning power.
#22: William Jackson III — CB, Houston
Jackson has become one of the most heralded pass defenders in this draft class, with the size to play outside immediately.
#21: Su'a Cravens — LB/S, USC
Cravens may just be the most versatile player in the draft, and he's ready to prove that to whichever team takes him.
#20: Reggie Ragland — LB, Alabama
Ragland has been pegged by some as only an inside linebacker, but he has the talent to play anywhere.
#19: Jack Conklin — OT, Michigan State
Conklin is NFL-ready right now, but his raw athleticism remains a concern on tape.
#18: Vernon Butler — DT, Louisiana Tech
Butler is hitting the NFL at the perfect time, as all 32 teams search for hyper-versatile big men to stock their defensive fronts.
#17: Corey Coleman — WR, Baylor
A touchdown machine in 2015, Coleman should see the field right away, if only as a decoy.
#16: A'Shawn Robinson — DT, Alabama
Robinson was an imposing presence in the middle of the Crimson Tide’s vaunted line, and he is versatile enough to be valuable for any team.
#15: Shaq Lawson — DE, Clemson
With a little bit of NFL seasoning, Lawson could become the new prototype of the modern multi-gap defensive lineman.
#14: Jared Goff — QB, Cal
Goff boasts a NFL-ready skill set, but he may be better off waiting a year or two before starting in the league.
#13: Vernon Hargreaves — CB, Florida
Hargreaves has the tools and attributes needed to succeed immediately in the NFL and potentially develop into a Pro Bowler.
#12: Noah Spence — DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky
Whichever team looks past Spence’s checkered off-field record will get a QB hunter with an incredibly high ceiling.
#11: Sheldon Rankins — DT, Louisville
So what if he’s undersized? Rankins can become the next short DT to star in the NFL.
#10: Laquon Treadwell — WR, Ole Miss
How will concerns over speed impact arguably the most NFL-ready receiver in this draft?
#9: Mackensie Alexander — CB, Clemson
Alexander may not have the ideal size of an NFL CB, but he has the talent to be a starting slot and No. 2 corner from Day 1.
#8: Joey Bosa — DE, Ohio State
Some analysts think he’s the best player in the draft at any position, but after a quiet final season in Columbus, there’s some reason for skepticism.
#7: Carson Wentz — QB, North Dakota State
This small-school quarterback has a very big future ahead—and could potentially be the No. 1 pick.
#6: DeForest Buckner — DL, Oregon
We still don’t know just how high the ceiling is for the top defensive lineman on this big board.
#5: Ronnie Stanley — OT, Notre Dame
Stanley might be the best pass blocker in this year’s draft, and he can be plugged in to a starting lineup almost immediately.
#4: Ezekiel Elliott — RB, Ohio State
Elliott can fit into most NFL schemes immediately, and he already understands the little things that make RBs great.
#3: Laremy Tunsil — OT, Ole Miss
Tunsil has arguably the best game of any NFL prospect, making him the top offensive player on this big board.
#2: Myles Jack — LB, UCLA
The only thing holding Jack back from being the most dangerous player in this draft is a 2015 knee injury he’s still recovering from.
#1: Jalen Ramsey — CB/S, Florida State
He plays like a cornerback, thinks like a safety and hits like a linebacker. That’s why he’s the best player in the class.