SB NATION - (Updated 11/24): (I put in other names of people we were tied to and where they went)
1. Cleveland Browns -- Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
The Browns have committed to playing Johnny Manziel the rest of this season, so they'll finally get a true gauge on whether the 22nd overall pick in 2014 is worth a long-term investment. If the Browns are picking No. 1 next year, Manziel's play may not matter if a new general manager and head coach are making the pick for Cleveland. The discussion between Lynch and Goff will be a long one this offseason, assuming both decide to go pro. The lean is Lynch being the first quarterback picked because of his superior natural skill set. Both are good.
3. Tennessee Titans -- Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
With quarterback
Marcus Mariota and left tackle
Taylor Lewan, the Titans have some good, young building blocks on offense. The defense needs an upgrade, and Bosa is the best player in the draft. Earlier this week he all but announced he's going pro after the season. He should be the top player on many draft boards.
6. San Francisco 49ers -- Jared Goff, QB, Cal
The Colin Kaepernick experiment seems to have run its course. After all, he was benched for Blaine Gabbert. Goff, who is from Marin County, Calif., is about as local of a pick as the 49ers could make. He's about as necessary of one, as well.
The physical parts of Goff's game are still a work in progress, but mentally he's ready for the NFL.
11. St. Louis Rams -- Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State
When you don’t have a franchise quarterback, you have to search for one, even if it means reaching a little. That’s the case with Cook. He’d be a better value in the 20s, but the other quarterbacks in next year’s draft after Cook are huge gambles.
12. Washington -- Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
Washington needs some pieces on defense, but a talent like Treadwell is too much to pass up.
Pierre Garcon has one season left on his contract after this year, and really isn’t a true No. 1 like Treadwell could be.
23. Indianapolis Colts -- Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia
With Robert Mathis’ storied career winding down and little else in the way of a pass rush in Indianapolis, the Colts could target a rush linebacker in the first round. Jenkins comes out of a 3-4 at Georgia and should be able to contribute early in his career.
25. Atlanta Falcons -- Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State
This is a fringe luxury choice, but Thomas’ value is too great to pass up with the 25th pick. He’s the draft’s second-best wide out who can get physical with defensive backs and will go up and get the ball.
27. Minnesota Vikings -- Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
Although Stefan Diggs has been a breakout player for the Vikings this season, he doesn’t have the ceiling of Doctson. A big-play threat, Doctson would fully open up the passing game for Minnesota.
28. Cincinnati Bengals -- Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
Beyond
A.J. Green, the Bengals have an average receiver group with a lot of impending free agents. The explosive Coleman can play the slot or outside and be a factor on special teams.
31. Carolina Panthers -- Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh
Carolina is getting by this season with the likes of Ted Ginn and
Jerricho Cotchery at wide receiver. Boyd is a steady wide out who will go over the field and get up the field.
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Those WR's flying off that board in #1 kills me. I know it's a mock, but just saying. Would love to get one of the top 5 WR's in this draft.
