USA Today

Another week, another mock draft attempting (yet again) to forecast the 2022 NFL draft. The latest variable that might potentially shake up Round 1 was interjected by Monday's trade of quarterback Matt Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons to the Indianapolis Colts. And while no first-round picks changed hands – amazingly, Atlanta didn't even extract the Colts' second-rounder, 42nd overall – the Falcons may have to reconsider their approach for importing Ryan's long-term replacement. The calculus for other clubs has also shifted as free agency, which has unofficially been ongoing for more than a week given the negotiating window opened March 14, lurches on. With Ryan and recent signings in mind, we nip and tuck the 2022 first-round projection once more: