During the 2019 season, Pickens caught 49 passes for 727 yards and eight touchdowns. Pickens enjoyed a breakout freshman season at Georgia. Won't have that kind of time at the next level. Averaged more than 3.1 seconds per dropback at Pitt, and he'll lock onto a read even with other WRs coming open. Sometimes his ball can lose steam on deep outs. Sometimes has tunnel vision and misses open targets downfield and instead opts for checkdowns or looks to run. Doesn't have an elite arm but can make every NFL throw. His hand size - the smallest among QBs since Michael Vick was drafted more than two decades ago - will be an issue for some teams and not for others. Showed impressive command of the huddle while exuding leadership skills that are coveted at the quarterback position. Delivered calmness when leading the offense during pivotal moments in close games. Led FBS with 25 touchdown passes against the blitz last season, showing considerable poise in the pocket while running Pitt's offense. While he doesn't have an elite arm, he showed throughout the season that he has the ability to throw deep outs, and the ball had both velocity and accuracy. Plays with confidence in the face of pressure while keeping his eyes downfield, and he'll stand in the pocket and deliver a strike. Good athlete who, when needed, can consistently win with his legs outside the pocket. Maximizes yards-after-catch possibility for his targets on short and intermediate routes. Consistently shows great touch on mid-range passes, and the ball comes out quickly and on time.
Made huge strides during 2021 after being considered a Day 3 pick after his 2020 season. Pitt all-time leader in pass yards (12,303) and pass TDs (81).2021: 42 pass TDs (ACC single-season record).Here are three quick facts about Pittsburgh's seven picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Steelers capped off Day 3 by selected Ole Miss linebacker Mark Robinson and South Dakota State quarterback Chris Oladokun in the seventh round. They used the 208th pick in the draft to select fullback/tight end Connor Heyward, the younger brother of Steelers' All-Pro defensive lineman Cam Heyward. Pittsburgh kicked off Day Three of the draft by selecting Memphis wideout Calvin Austin III with the No. Pittsburgh ended Day Two of the draft by adding a young force to their defensive line in Leal, who racked up 8.5 sacks last season.
That receiving corps will also include Pickens, who caught 14 touchdowns during his first two seasons with the Bulldogs. Pickett will look to develop a quick rapport with his new teammates in Pittsburgh that includes receivers Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool, running back Najee Harris and tight end Pat Freiermuth. The first quarterback selected in the draft, Pickett will likely be in the mix to compete to be the Steelers' starting quarterback coming out of training camp.
In the third round, Pittsburgh selected Texans A&M defensive tackle DeMarvin Leal. With the 52nd pick, the Steelers added to their receiving corps by selecting former Georgia wideout George Pickens. With Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett there for the taking Thursday night, the Steelers selected him with the 20th overall pick. We are currently live on the Blogging The Boys YouTube Channel for discussion of each pick and how things are going for the Dallas Cowboys.The Steelers famously passed on Pitt legend Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft. He likely ends up at guard and is a work in progress as a pass protector, but you can’t teach his power. Neither Neal nor Ekwonu led the FBS in big-time blocks last season it was Smith. Smith’s run-blocking tape is a sight to behold. The holes in his game can all be filled if he accepts coaching and brings it to the field on Sundays. A move from tackle to guard would allow teams to feature his downhill power in the rushing attack while reducing exposure in pass protection. He’s too quick to discard any semblance of technique in favor of bear-hugging the opponent and drawing a penalty. He’s explosive and athletic but struggles to sustain and finish what he starts.
Smith is able to displace defenders as a run blocker despite lacking proper hand usage for leverage. Power merchant who plays the game with a field demeanor that can work in his favor on one play and against him on the next snap. Smith will battle Terence Steele unless they try to move Smith inside to guard. The team needs to improve their offensive line but they were likely hoping for one of the top guards to do that. Instead, they went for tackle Tyler Smith out of Tulsa. The Dallas Cowboys saw a run on wide receivers and guards before their pick, so they had to pivot.
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