The Indianapolis Colts are a month away from the 2022 NFL draft and they finally have their quarterback in place after trading for veteran Matt Ryan.
The plan for the Colts now is to add weapons around Ryan while giving him consistent protection. They also need to find his successor. That very well could be in this draft. If the Colts like a quarterback prospect enough, they are likely to go get him.
But what would the draft look like if the Colts felt secure in Ryan being the starter for the next two seasons, which could be the case? They could easily pass on a quarterback in this class and opt to build more around Ryan while focusing on moving up for a quarterback in 2023 when they have a first-round pick.
So let’s take a look at a mock draft in which the Colts opt to pass on a quarterback prospect using Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator:
