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Colts 7-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Indy makes moves in free agency

ByJustin Bauerle|
Oct 30, 2021; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) causes Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Donovan Smith (7) to fumble during the second half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2021; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) causes Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Donovan Smith (7) to fumble during the second half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 3, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; East quarterback EJ Perry of Brown (4) throws the ball against the Westin the second half of the East-West Shrine Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; East quarterback EJ Perry of Brown (4) throws the ball against the Westin the second half of the East-West Shrine Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The future is in the Ivy (League)

Imagine trading away Carson Wentz and then drafting EJ Perry from Brown University. That’s what the Colts are going to end up doing this offseason. With trade rumors lingering, it is likely the Colts don’t run with Wentz in 2022.

This leads to a major need at the quarterback position, especially if they don’t find a trade partner for a veteran. Is Sam Ehlinger the future? Probably not.

Perry was All-Ivy during his time at Brown. He transferred from Boston College and was actually a pretty decent quarterback. His name has been climbing in the rankings lately and he is getting the national spotlight.

Perry is not going to be the future of Indianapolis. He’s not going to carry the team to the Super Bowl. But he could be a very serviceable backup quarterback and learn behind a veteran.

I anticipate the Colts trading for a veteran and then drafting another quarterback to really learn. This allows both Perry and Ehlinger to battle it out for the backup position. Ehlinger has already beaten out Eason. Will he beat out Perry, too?

The Colts have one of the best defensive players in the league with linebacker Darius Leonard. Next to him is Bobby Okereke. Who is the third? There isn’t a real answer here and that’s troubling.

Insert Iowa State product Mike Rose, who had the most interceptions by a linebacker this season with five. Could we see Rose and Leonard having a friendly competition with interceptions, soon?

Rose started his freshman season and has really led the Iowa State defense. He plays a clean brand of football and is smart on and off the field. He would really fit the Indianapolis mold and be a staple in the Colts defense for years.

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