Paxton Lynch was drafted No. 26 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 5 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 26 · #26 overall
Paxton Lynch Memphis Draft
Paxton Lynch was drafted No. 26 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 5 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 5
- Career AV
- 235th at Memphis
The pick
How Paxton Lynch came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 244 lbs
- Hometown
- Deltona, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 38 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
5 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 235th among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20171 years after the draft
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Paxton Lynch.
Houston
Miami
UCLA · 3× Pro Bowl
Stanford
Other QB picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Paxton Lynch in the 2016 NFL Draft
Paxton Lynch is a Quarterback out of Memphis selected No. 26 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Paxton Lynch drafted?
Paxton Lynch was selected No. 26 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/paxton-lynch.
What college did Paxton Lynch play for?
Paxton Lynch played college football at Memphis in the American Athletic. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Paxton Lynch's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/paxton-lynch.