Pittsburgh Steelers named Georgia WR George Pickens with the 52nd pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, the team’s second-round pick.
Pickens was considered one of the draft’s most talented recipients. He tore up the AFC Champions League in March 2021 and missed most of the 2021 season, but came back late in the season and earned a few assists, including snatching 52 yards in a National Championship win over Alabama.
In 2020, Pickens picked up 36 passes for 513 yards and six touchdowns. He had eight touchdowns in 2019 when he was a freshman.
Pickens ran 4.47 40 in the pre-draft process. It is considered raw but sporty and smooth.
Pittsburgh showed a lot of interest in pre-registration, sending WRs coach Frisman Jackson to train for Bulldogs’ Pro Day. Pickens is also on the younger side, turning 21 in March.
Pickens is an absolute dog. Get to know people who are worried about personality, but a lot of that is exaggerated. Large physical receiver with good speed to win vertically. He’ll plug his tail at the border and let you know. Fits the template. Really happy with the choice.
– Josh Carney (@ByJoshCarney) April 30, 2022
George Pickens FTW # bubbles pic.twitter.com/Zx5eQdbrzw
Steelersdepot 7⃣ (Steelersdepot) April 30, 2022
George Pickens has only had five assists this year after tore his ACL last March. But I caught 52 yards at the National Title Game, and it’s a great diving game.
That pace would play well in Pittsburgh. # bubbles pic.twitter.com/X02qbOZpM1
– Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) April 30, 2022
Matt Canada says George Pickens was “incredibly impressive” during his Pro Day workout. The Steelers’ WR coach, Frisman Jackson personally put him through the practice.
Canada thinks he can play indoors and outdoors. # bubbles
– Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) April 30, 2022
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Jonathan Hetterter awarded him a second class, concluding:
“Overall, Pickens is an interesting case study due to his natural ability as a talented jumping ball receiver who can hunt crazy circuses but is also not slack when it comes to setting up after the hunt. He can be a physical presence at the pickup point and also in the running game as a hedge, but it is likely That he benefits from adding more volume to his chassis to hold up better at the next level. His way of running and consistency in hitting the press man are the main things he will need to focus on in his transition to the pro.”
“Student. Incurable problem solver. Amateur baconaholic. Introvert. Infuriatingly humble music fanatic.”