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2022 NFL Mock Draft: Matt Corral becomes the future in Atlanta

By Christopher Thomas

Oct 9, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) during warmups prior to the game against Arkansas Razorbacks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) during warmups prior to the game against Arkansas Razorbacks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2020; Tempe, Arizona, USA; 2022 NFL Mock Draft UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Sean Rhyan (74) against Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Merlin Robertson (8) at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2020; Tempe, Arizona, USA; 2022 NFL Mock Draft UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Sean Rhyan (74) against Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Merlin Robertson (8) at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

13. Washington Football Team: Sean Rhyan, Offensive Tackle, UCLA

Coming into the season the Washington Football Team appeared to be the favorite to repeat as NFC East champions. The NFC East has not had a repeat champion since the Eagles did it in 2003 and 2004. They added talent to one of the best defenses in the league from a year ago and upgraded at quarterback by signing veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. So far that has completely backfired for Washington. Their defense is near the bottom of the league in every statistical category despite having multiple former first-round picks and Pro Bowlers. Also, Fitzpatrick was placed on Injured Reserve after week one for a hip subluxation. This has left Taylor Heinicke to be the team’s starting quarterback going forward.

Washington could consider taking a quarterback if they feel one of the prospects from this year’s class could be a better fit long-term than Heinicke. But as it stands the belief is that Washington could let Heinicke ride the season out as the starter and be the long-term starter going forward. After quarterback Washington’s biggest need is their offensive line. Both Charles Leno Jr. and Brandon Scherff are free agents after this season. Washington will do everything in their power to retain Scherff but Leno could leave the team opening a void at left tackle.

During the 2020 NFL Draft Washington traded away Trent Williams to the San Francisco 49ers opening a void at left tackle. In last year’s draft, Washington took Texas tackle Samuel Cosmi in the second round. At first glance, this appeared to fill their void at left tackle. But instead, Washington cut veteran Morgan Moses, moved Cosmi to right tackle, and signed Charles Leno Jr. to be their left tackle.

If Leno leaves in free agency they’ll once again have a need at left tackle. Over the past few weeks, UCLA tackle Sean Rhyan has emerged into first-round conversation. Washington could take Rhyan in the 2022 NFL Draft to be their left tackle for the next 10-15 years.

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