Few activities are as addictive for NFL fans as doing mock drafts (speaking from experience). By the time the 2021 season was three weeks old, the gaze of many New York Giants fans was already beginning to turn toward April. After an inspiring overtime victory over the Saints, the flame burned again for many. But following blowout losses to the Cowboys and Rams, both highlighting the hideous state of the offensive line, fandom was in full 2022 draft mode.
The Pro Football Network simulator updates its big board and projects draft order for the following year almost as soon as the draft is over.