Mock draft season is among us now that the Super Bowl is over and all 32 teams are set for the 2022 NFL Draft. Let’s look at our NFL Mock Draft 2.0.
The NFL year starts next month with free agency, where teams will scour the NFL to get new players onto their team to make a historic run for glory. However, many teams don’t get everything they need and make up for it in the draft.
The Indianapolis Colts, this year, should be playing both games this off-season. Signing big names in free agency and picking up talent through the draft is a must.
There are rumors that Indy will move on from Carson Wentz before March 18th— his contract becomes fully guaranteed on March 19th.
Here’s @mortreport on ESPN saying the Colts are preparing to move on from Carson Wentz pic.twitter.com/Ymg9L4bcOm
— Matt Mullin (@matt_mullin) February 13, 2022
Colts make moves in free agency first
Whether the Colts have the next quarterback lined up or not, Wentz is a goner and it’s time to look at the next option. This could involve trades with teams for players like Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, and Jimmy Garoppolo.
Let’s assume the Colts went out and got a quarterback that is ready to compete. Check that box for the offseason moves.
Now, let’s picture Chris Ballard making a few key veteran signings for a wide receiver that can be a threat and a veteran tight end that can take the place of Jack Doyle. A veteran tight end might be more important to mold sophomore Kylen Granson.
Remember that the Colts will have over $70 million in cap space this off-season to makes moves. With free agency, they will also need to look at money to resign key players like Quenton Nelson, too. Ballard rewards players that do great things for the Colts. Nelson should get a new contract this offseason before he suits up this September.
NFL draft day is among us
Indy is projected to have eight draft picks, starting on day two. They could have more if trades are made, of course. It’s a Ballard kind of draft if trades are made to acquire more talent and/or draft picks.
Using the mock draft simulator at Pro Football Focus, we were able to make all of the selections for the Colts.
Assuming that Indianapolis made moves for the three very key pieces mentioned above, it’s time to move into draft season. Who do the Colts take?