The 2022 Andrew Booth Trade: Indianapolis Turned One Pick Into Three Contributors
Minnesota moved up to No. 42 for Andrew Booth Jr.; Indianapolis moved down and came away with Alec Pierce, Bernhard Raimann and Andrew Ogletree.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 2022 2nd round pick (53rd overall, Alec Pierce ), 2022 3rd round pick (77th overall, Bernhard Raimann) and 2022 6th round pick (192nd overall, Andrew Ogletree)
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 2022 2nd round pick (42nd overall, Andrew Booth )
- pick 2022 4th round pick (122nd overall subsequently traded, Zamir White )
Trade Summary
Minnesota Vikings acquired 2022 2nd round pick (42nd overall, Andrew Booth) and 2022 4th round pick (122nd overall subsequently traded, Zamir White) from Indianapolis Colts for 2022 2nd round pick (53rd overall, Alec Pierce), 2022 3rd round pick (77th overall, Bernhard Raimann) and 2022 6th round pick (192nd overall, Andrew Ogletree). The stronger recorded return sits with Indianapolis Colts, matching the Indianapolis Colts Win verdict.
Trade Analysis
What the Trade Actually Did
Minnesota acquired picks No. 42 and No. 122 from Indianapolis during the 2022 draft. The Vikings used No. 42 on cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. and later moved No. 122. Indianapolis received Nos. 53, 77 and 192, using them on wide receiver Alec Pierce, offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann and tight end Andrew Ogletree.
Why the Colts' Return Grew
The trade-down gave Indianapolis three chances to find contributors, and two of those picks became substantial pieces. Pierce developed into a starting-caliber receiver and vertical threat. Raimann developed into the Colts' starting left tackle; by 2025 he had done enough to earn a major long-term extension, a strong signal of how the organization valued his development.
Minnesota's bet was more concentrated. Booth was selected to address a major need in the secondary, but he never established himself as the long-term starting corner the Vikings hoped to secure with an early second-round pick. The additional fourth-round asset did not close the gap created by Indianapolis landing multiple useful players.
The Long-Term Legacy
This is the classic risk of trading up in the middle rounds. Minnesota reduced the number of opportunities it had in order to target one player. Indianapolis accepted a lower first selection but increased its number of swings and turned them into a starting receiver, a high-value left tackle and a depth tight end.
Final Verdict
The Indianapolis Colts Win verdict is strong. Raimann alone became a premium-position starter with long-term value, and Pierce added another meaningful contributor. Minnesota did not receive comparable value from Booth or the secondary asset.