Sports Illustrated

We are only a couple of days away from the ball dropping in Times Square and the calendar flipping to 2023. While two weeks remain in the NFL regular season and 14 teams will soon prepare for their second season, the other 18 teams (and their fan bases) will soon turn their attention to free agency and the draft. The focus on the new year—and season—has the potential to energize us all with the optimism it brings. The typical caveats apply to any December mock draft. The draft order will change, perhaps significantly. Undecided prospects have until Jan. 16 to declare for the draft. Team needs will change following free agency.