Big moves in latest 3-round projections

Have you ever marched proudly up to the prize counter at Chuck E. Cheese’s, loaded with a mountain of hard-earned tickets, and found nothing but lame trinkets left on the top shelf?

Yeah, that’s what it’ll feel like for any quarterback-needy team that ends up with a top-10 pick in the 2022 NFL draft.

This year’s crop of passers is light years in the wrong direction from the group we just saw enter the league, leaving teams at the top of the 2022 draft to choose between reaching for an inferior player too early, or punting on the whole class altogether.

There are still a handful of intriguing quarterbacks, though, and the importance of the position is likely to still land a few of them in the first round.

Find out which ones crash the top 32, and which ones have to wait for Day 2, in my updated three-round projections for the 2022 NFL draft:

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There’s no quarterback worthy of consideration here, so the Lions make the no-brainer pick, taking the consensus top overall prospect in this year’s class.

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Hutchinson made a wise decision to return for another season in Ann Arbor, dominating on a weekly basis and making himself worthy of this slot.

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Robert Saleh’s defense desperately needs more blue-chip talent, and despite missing most of this season due to injury, Stingley is still an elite corner prospect.

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Trevor Lawrence can’t turn the Jags into winners all by himself, and especially if Cam Robinson leaves in free agency, landing a franchise left tackle would be a huge win here.

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This defense needs help at every level, and Hamilton is the rare safety prospect worthy of top-five consideration.

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Having Saquon Barkley in the backfield is great, but he could use some help up front, and Ekwonu has been an all-conference pick at both guard and tackle.

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Offensive line will be a strong consideration here, but Saleh might not be able to pass up such a versatile, disruptive defender if Leal is still on the board.

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Double-dipping on offensive linemen in the top 10 would raise some eyebrows, but the Giants need that kind of talent infusion up front, and Linderbaum is absolutely worth this pick.

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None of this year’s quarterback prospects are terribly inspiring, which is why a stellar redshirt sophomore like Hartman could easily rise to the top of the group.

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Darius Slay is still one of the NFL’s best corners, but upgrading the spot across from him should be a priority, and Booth has been lights out for the Tigers so far this season.

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This defensive front needs help in the worst way, and Karlaftis has been one of the most consistent, complete edge defenders in the country this season.

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Even after investing premium draft resources into the offensive line in recent years, the Dolphins still need more talent up front, and Green can play either tackle or guard at a high level.

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The Vikings have been hit-or-miss when drafting corners early, but getting a prospect with Elam’s skill set and production outside of the top 10 would be a huge win.

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The Broncos need a three-down difference-maker at the heart of their defense, and Lloyd might be the most underrated player in this entire class right now.

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After getting dynamic playmakers at both safety and corner, the Eagles make it a hat trick for their defense in the first round with the heartbeat of the nation’s best defense.

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No matter who ends up throwing passes for the Browns next year and beyond, this offense desperately needs a big, athletic pass-catcher like Burks who can take over a game.

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Joe Burrow has plenty of weapons, but he won’t be able to maximize them if the Bengals don’t improve the offensive line with a pro-ready blocker like Cross, who has been tested against top competition.

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The Raiders’ secondary doesn’t have a single player that strikes fear into the hearts of opposing quarterbacks, but Gardner has all the physical and mental tools to be that guy.

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Even if Cam Newton returns next season, the Panthers need a long-term solution after the quickly failed Sam Darnold experiment. Corral is smart, athletic, and can make every throw.

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This defense needs a running mate for Joey Bosa on the edge, and Enagbare has been dominant all year long, despite facing some of the best blockers in the country.

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Quarterback is a possibility here, but don’t be surprised if Sean Payton prefers to go the veteran route there, then use this pick on a big-play pass-catcher like Williams.

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Bill Belichick knows what a dominant nose tackle can do for his defense, and Davis has had a Vince Wilfork kind of impact for the Bulldogs this season.

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The defense is a more pressing concern, but with all of the talented receivers still on the board here, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Chiefs opted to give Patrick Mahomes more firepower.

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Injuries have decimated the Bucs at corner this year, and free agency could do the same over the next two offseasons. Adding a top-shelf talent like Kendrick would be a wise contingency plan.

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A perfect fit of need and value, the Steelers find their next franchise quarterback in their own backyard, with one of this year’s fastest-rising prospects.

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Losing Orlando Brown Jr. has been a huge blow to this offense, so spending this pick on a massive, athletic tackle prospect should be Baltimore’s top target.

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This is where the Lions will find value at quarterback, and while Willis still needs some development, he’s got the most upside of any passer in this year’s class.

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The Cowboys can go in any number of directions here, so maximizing value at any position should be the priority. In this scenario, that means stealing a big-time playmaker for the back end of the defense.

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Tre’Davious White is one of the NFL’s best outside corners, and Taron Johnson is a strong nickelback, but McCreary would be a bargain here, and an immediate upgrade opposite White.

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Versatility is king in this defense, which makes McDuffie the perfect fit. He can make plays at every level from multiple positions, and has the polish to make an immediate impact.

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This offense has missed Jonnu Smith in a big way this season, so don’t be surprised if they spent their top pick on another athletic playmaker to help keep the offense balanced.

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Offensive line would make sense, but Jordan Love could be in need of a No. 1 receiver next year. Wilson is a polished, well-rounded pass-catcher who could make an instant impact.