Value lies in the eye of the beholder. Those outside of NFL draft war rooms must take into consideration that they don't have all the available information to completely assess a draft class. Thus, the board tends to fall differently than projected.

Those on the outside who cover the event don't have access to medical records or private interviews/workouts. They aren't taking into account scheme-specific preferences. They're not eliminating prospects from their board to shrink the number to under 150 draftable options.

All 32 teams have different draft boards. They're not working off the same homogenous list, hence why defensive tackle Kobie Turner turned out to be a third-round pick for the Los Angeles Rams and made a strong case for Defensive Rookie of the Year despite being 146th on last year's consensus mock draft database.

Certain prospects are inevitability drafted higher than expected.

Let's take a look at who a few of those might be during this cycle based on Bleacher Report's current draft board. The following six prospects are not ranked among B/R's top 100, yet they're well-positioned to hear their names before Day 2 of the 2024 draft ends.

RB Jaylen Wright, Tennessee

This year's running back class isn't going to get anyone excited. The group doesn't include a legitimate first-round talent, and the overall depth is suspect. Despite those concerns, teams will address the position during the draft and someone will find a ball-carrier who will create an impact.

Notre Dame's Audric Estimé, Florida State's Trey Benson, Texas' Jonathon Brooks, Wisconsin's Braelon Allen, Kentucky's Ray Davis and Michigan's Blake Corum headline this year's running back crop.

Tennessee's Jaylen Wright should be in the mix as well.

Wright is like an old-school 2-guard in basketball, in that he slashes to the hole. He has the juice to create chunk plays in the run game, though he can be overly patient and he's not a powerful runner. Still, the 5'11", 210-pound back ran for 1,888 yards and 14 touchdowns in the SEC over the last two seasons.

Two factors play into Wright's favor.

First, his athletic profile will intrigue some teams. Wright ripped off a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at this year's NFL Scouting Combine, and he posted an impressive 9.80 (out of 10) relative athletic score, according to Pro Football Network's Kent Lee Platte.

Second, the early entrant will be 21 throughout his entire rookie campaign. Wright is young, explosive and doesn't have significant wear-and-tear on his body after 368 carries over the course of three collegiate seasons.

In a heavy zone system where Wright can pick his spots and burst through an open window, he can be a dynamic option.

WR Malik Washington, Virginia

Virginia's Malik Washington led the FBS and set an ACC record this past season with 110 receptions. Yet he's not included among the top options in another loaded wide receiver class.

NFL teams may be overlooking Washington.

His 1,426-yard performance occurred during a disappointing 3-9 campaign from the Cavaliers. How well Washington played shouldn't be denied, though. Despite dealing with an uncertain quarterback situation, the graduate transfer accounted for 47.4 percent of Virginia's passing yardage. Malachi Fields finished second on the squad with 811 yards. No one else on the roster managed more than 176.

The sub-5'9", 191-pound target doesn't have ideal size, either, and he'll likely be pigeonholed into playing the slot. Furthermore, his overall route tree isn't fully developed. However, his skill set translates well in today's game. Washington is a powerful runner and YAC creator with strong hands. He's going to lengthen the field simply by taking short passes and turning them into big gains.

But the first-team All-ACC performer is explosive enough to threaten all three levels. Washington ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash and posted jumps of 42.5 inches and 10'6" in the vertical and broad events, respectively.

Lastly, the previous member of the Northwestern Wildcats didn't really produce until his final collegiate season. Prior to Washington's arrival in Virginia, he posted fewer yards in four seasons wearing purple than he did last year.

If anything, Washington peaked at the the right time, with the potential to be a playmaker if utilized correctly at the next level.

TE Theo Johnson, Penn State

Two positions—tight end and linebacker—will automatically come to the forefront when discussing the weakest spots among this year's draft class. The former may not be quite as bad as initially anticipated, particularly after some of the tight ends tested well during the predraft process.

Penn State's Theo Johnson turned out to be the RAS king among this year's cycle. For those who may not know, RAS stands for relative athletic score, which has been propagated from the mind of Pro Football Network's Kent Lee Platte and now invades draft coverage because it's an excellent indicator of overall athletic profiles.

Johnson was crowned as the second-most athletic tight end ever. According to Platte, Johnson posted a near-perfect 9.99 score. Only a marginal three-cone time held the 6'6", 259-pound target back from reaching the pinnacle.

The athleticism argument is important because a Johnson selection is a bet on future production. The junior entrant never posted more than 341 receiving yards in a given season, though his lack of stats wasn't entirely his fault. Johnson split duties with Brenton Strange and then Tyler Warren over the last two seasons. Plus, Penn State likes to keep its tight ends in on passing downs to help the blocking schemes. So Johnson was never truly featured as a receiver.

However, Johnson is a bigger and more athletic option than Strange, whom the Jacksonville Jaguars took in last year's second round.

Some NFL front office will see the upside in Johnson and draft him relatively high, with the expectation he can develop into a big-time offensive weapon.

OT Kiran Amegadjie, Yale

Offensive linemen are always at premium, because the collegiate game struggles to consistently develop high-end prospects and quality depth is basically non-existent at the highest level. This year's draft cycle is a little different, though.

Offensive tackle may be the strongest of any position group.

Yale's Kiran Amegadjie isn't in the early mix with no fewer than 16 offensive lineman expected to hear their names called during the first three rounds. It's not because of talent, though.

Amegadjie is a 6'5", 323-pound prospect, with 36⅛-inch arms.

"Length is at the forefront of my game," Amegadjie told Draft Network's Justin Melo. "It's the biggest advantage I have on the field, especially in pass protection. It's really about getting my hands on my opponent and locking out.

"If I get in a position where I get my hands on a guy, I know he can't touch me. If he can't touch me, he can't shed the block.

The Ivy League product is a good mover, with a basketball background, and a strong run-blocker. He has experience starting at guard and left tackle. But like many incoming offensive line prospects, he needs work on his technique.

Amegadjie entered Yale's program during the COVID-stricken 2020 campaign. He then went on to become a three-year starter. Unfortunately, the offensive lineman suffered a partially torn quadriceps muscle this past season, which kept him from playing in the Bulldogs' last six contests and any all-star games.

Still, Amegadjie has the physical traits NFL offensive line coaches want to develop as the top small-school prospect in this year's draft class.

CB Max Melton, Rutgers

As the old saying goes, "You can never have too many good corners." This year's class certainly fits the bill.

Currently, the B/R Scouting Department has 14 cornerbacks graded as Day 1 or Day 2 prospects. For comparison, 12 corners heard their names called in the same range during the 2023 draft. Even more could work their way into the mix before it's all said and done.

Rutgers' Max Melton is a prime example. He's an excellent athlete who lacks refinement in his technique, which can cause breakdowns in coverage. Even so, NFL teams are going to see his athletic profile and positives as a physical defender and become enamored with what he can be.

The 5'11", 187-pound defensive back posted impressive numbers at the NFL Scouting Combine, with a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, 40.5-inch vertical and 11'4" broad jump.

On the field, he's experienced in zone and man coverages, with inside-out versatility. He reacts well to the ball when it's in front of him. As a run-defender, Melton will mix it up with blockers and ball-carriers.

The struggles can be seen when Melton is asked to trust his technique. He can play a little high through his backpedal, panic when not facing the ball and get overly handsy at times. These issues can and will lead to penalties.

Melton's draft status comes down to how a team projects his skill set into its specific scheme. The 21-year-old, whose older brother Bo plays for Green Bay Packers, has the natural tools and experience to contribute early in his career. But the defense may have to deal with a few bumps in the road along the way.

S Jaden Hicks, Washington State

Washington State safety Jaden Hicks proved to be one of the most active defensive playmakers in major college football last season.

The redshirt sophomore flew all over the field for the Cougars, with 79 total tackles, six tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and six defended passes. When it comes to drawing a beeline to a ball-carrier and making a tackle, nobody did it better last season.

The biggest question mark about Hicks' game is how explosive of an athlete he is.

Conveniently, the safety prospect didn't run the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. Instead, he's waiting for Washington State's March 27 pro day. The 6'2", 211-pound defender should be happy with anything that breaks below a 4.6-second effort. If it rises above that mark, he won't be the best fit for certain squads and coverages.

But very few players bring the same level of intensity and versatility.

Washington State's coaching staff lined Hicks up as a strong safety, single-high defender, split safety, slot option, nickel linebacker and blitzer. The 21-year-old prospect may be at his best when flying downhill, but he handled himself well in coverage.

Hicks is a modern NFL safety, with the capabilities of being a Swiss Army knife. His future defensive coordinator can devise the best ways to utilize the early entrant's skill set once he's a part of a specific scheme. A plan is key. It will help determine how high Hicks goes in the draft.