Additionally, if you'd like to donate above and beyond the ad-free option, you can donate via PayPal as well. Theres a lot of layers at play here for one of the 2022 NFL Drafts most physically gifted receiving prospects. When you go back and watch the tape on Pickens, you see a receiver that is becoming more comfortable in the offense with each passing week. If he had not torn his ACL coming into the 2021 season, this wouldn't even be a talking point. https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/steelers-george-pickens-ripped-by-fans-for-hit-that-got-him-ejected, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Skills - Ball Skills 10 - Hands 10 - Toughness 8 - Strength 8 - Route Running 8 - Size 8 - Yards After Catch 7 - Speed 6. It sure didnt feel like he needed to lead with the helmet here a simple tap with hand would have done the job but thats what he did: #Steelers WR George Pickens was ejected for this hit on Tyler Boyd after he recovered an onside kick: pic.twitter.com/OfGVDgl6of, Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 21, 2022, Dirty play by George Pickens there that's going to cost him some $$$$, Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) November 21, 2022, Suspension or gtfo @NFL https://t.co/anuW9eMowK, SteelGuitarJunkie (@Johnson1980Aj) November 21, 2022, Took the officials 5 minutes to do it too do we really want to throw out a Steelers player? https://t.co/OSO65Js3Hp, Suspend him next week too. pic.twitter.com/Ok4t5vPHFu, Josh Carney (@ByJoshCarney) October 2, 2022. It also lead to Steelers rookie wide receiver George Pickens being ejected from the game. He had three first downs, and all three are incredibly impressive. Didnt play. * 175 receiving yards vs. Baylor, 2020 (2019 season) Please leave your thoughts in the comments section below and thanks again for reading! Notice how Pickens kept his eyes on the quarterback the entire time. Pickens currently is tied for second place in the league with 20+ yard targets (9), trailing only fellow rookie WR Chris Olave who has 15 through four weeks. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. No copyright infringement intended. It's the long-time neglect of a specific, high-profile position in the first round of the draft you haven't heard about in excess over the past three years. [19], He finished the 2022 season with 52 receptions for 801 yards and a team-high four receiving touchdowns.[20][21]. George Pickens Offers the Commanders WR1 Upside Player Overview Pickens is a junior who played in 24 career games at the University of Georgia. Neither played. [2] A five star recruit, he originally committed to Auburn University to play college football before changing his commitment to the University of Georgia. But the suddenness Pickens showcased there was special. Given his tall frame, George Pickens typically plays the outside receiver position on offense. [12], Pickens was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. George Pickens Georgia #1 Junior Hoover, AL 6'3" 200. Went in helmet to helmet on Boyd while he was on his back. Thats a decision I dont envy having to make. Former Georgia wide receiver George Pickens put together a solid rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022. George Pickens - 2021 - Football - University of Georgia Athletics 1 George Pickens Position: WR Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Class: Junior Hometown: Hoover, Ala. High School: Hoover Career Highs * 12 catches vs. Baylor, 2020 (2019 season) * 175 receiving yards vs. Baylor, 2020 (2019 season) * Long catch of 52 yards vs. Alabama2, 2021 $40.00 If the rewards of competing for a potential WR1 title outweigh the risks of a setback and falling further into the pack of mid-round receivers, then push onward and upward in a bid to return. Garnered 90 catches, 1,347 receiving yards, and 14 . "[16] In Week 4, against the New York Jets, he had six receptions for 102 yards in the 2420 loss. Pickens projects to be a late-round fantasy draft pick in 2022 with an outlook that equals the finest rookie sleepers in the game. All Rights Reserved. He's taken Steelers training camp by storm, and our very own Bryan Deardo recently documented Pickens' dominance at St. Vincent College this summer. The guy epitomizes what is means to be a dawg like his alma mater at Georgia as he actively looks to destroy defenders with big blocks. 381k Followers, 888 Following, 43 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from GP (@1.issue) "I'd say about 90 percent of the time. That leaves him with Florida, Missouri, Tennessee, Charleston Southern, and Georgia Tech as showcase games, plus any additional postseason and conference championship matchups. Overwhelming presence, too big and strong for most with noted progress as route-runner late in prep career. Why I smacked a first-round grade on him before the draft, he couples that five-star recruit caliber athletic profile with nuanced receiver skill. [5][6][7] In the following season Pickens caught 36 passes for 513 yards and a team-leading six touchdowns in an eight-game season shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like check how he blends both elements of playing the position on this touchdown against Arkansas. Didnt play. With the quarterback play hes had thus far at Georgia, it is fair to say hell be a more productive pro than college receiver, too. As the 11th receiver drafted with the No. Career: Former five-star recruit and No. Not only is he getting more downfield looks, but Pickens is also becoming a go-to target for whatever QB is in the game. Pickens could opt to return to school for the 2022 college season and potentially leave for the NFL drafts 2023 edition. The only wideouts who received a higher grade were Drake London, Jameson Williams, Garrett Wilson, and Skyy Moore. Pickens is, for my money, the most physically talented wide receiver eligible for the 2022 NFL Draft. The cherry on top was how he adjusted to the slightly low and outside throw and watched it into his hands to make the grab. Because as Coach Smart said: hes got a long career ahead of him. Someone needs to get George Pickens the ball. A lot is still up in-the-air at this point, but for a Steelers team that has a lot of issues on both side of the ball as we sit here today, its fair to say that George Pickens appears to be a star in the making for years to come. "With the draft you never know," said Pickens. Because in a thin receiver market, at the top of the first round, Pickens physical skills already slot him near the top of raw physical talents eligible and the first two wide receivers drafted in the 2021 draft played in a combined six games (although Waddle played fully healthy in only four of them and only returned the opening kickoff in his fifth game of the year). Moving that fluidly and explosively at his 6-foot-3 is rare. [8] In the spring of 2021, Pickens tore his ACL causing him to miss most of his junior season. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. 4 wideout in the nation, Agent's Take: Rodgers' trade value, logistics, best fit, McCarthy discusses taking over Cowboys' play-calling, Brett Favre welfare funds scandal explained, Reich says Carr 'checks a lot of boxes' after meeting, Why Pickens is primed to be next Steelers star WR, Mock: Carter falls amid warrant, Ravens take QB, Rodgers' trade value, logistics and best fit, Best team fits for top FAs at each position, Ex-NFL GM on ramifications of Carter's legal issue, NFLPA issues team report cards: Commanders fail, 49ers GM says he contacted Brady as team seeks QB help, Jalen Carter issues statement amid charges. Reed and works to try and get and outside release as Pickett steps back to pass, putting the pass near the sideline behind Pickens who manages to twirl around and make the catch along the sideline on the toe tap before falling out of bounds. Doing it as a true freshman in the Southeastern Conference, without. He was second in target share for Pittsburgh on the afternoon at 32%, trailing only TE Pat Freiermuth who sat at 36%. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Position: WR 6-3 , 200lb (190cm, 90kg) Team: Pittsburgh Steelers More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 14 SUMMARY 2022 Career G 17 17 AV 7 7 Rec 52 52 Yds 801 801 Y/R 15.4 15.4 TD 4 4 FantPt 114.5 114.5 Coach: Cameron Heyward On this page: Receiving & Rushing Advanced Receiving & Rushing Defense & Fumbles Scoring Summary But at what cost? It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. It all happened on an onside kick attempt by the Steelers in the final minute of the fourth quarter.. It starts with size. [3][4], Pickens earned immediate playing time his freshman year at Georgia in 2019, leading the team in receptions (49), receiving yards (727) and receiving touchdowns (8). 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Of course, I'm referencing the Steelers and the fact that they haven't picked a receiver in Round 1 since Santonio Holmes was selected in 2006 (the Packers, more famously, haven't picked a first-round receiver since 2002). Alabamas John Metchie III has some fans within the TDN Scouting Department as well. As a senior, he had 69 receptions for 1,368 yards and 16 touchdowns. Consider the last two years top draft choices at the position: These are just the names at the top of draft order and dont include 2020 standout Justin Jefferson or any number of values on Day 2. Impressive frame that can stand to add good weight to strengthen physical advantage over defensive backs. Be the Expert Draft Day Every Day! The Pittsburgh Steelers fell at home to the Cincinnati Bengals, 37-30, on Sunday in what was another heated battle between these two AFC North rivals. If Georgia catches a few losses early in the year, maybe it serves as motivation for Pickens to transition out of rehab and into early training for the draft process? Lined up against All-Big Ten defensive back Daxton Hill opposite of him in press coverage, Pickens peaked over to the. [17] Pickens scored his first professional touchdown during primetime in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins. The recent influx of wide receiver talent via the NFL draft is a great testament to the direction of the sport. The Steelers have a long history of success drafting wide receivers on Day 2, and they went back to that sweet spot Friday when they took Georgia receiver George Pickens in the second round at. I know training camp videos are all the rage right now. Furthermore, his predicted 40 time of 4.51 is at the league average. Offensive tackle Penei Sewell, picked at No. But this also isnt a cut-and-dry forecast for Pickens, especially on the heels of a COVID-19-impacted college football season in 2020 that saw a number of top talents opt out of the season and still get their names called early on. What are the chances that he surpasses Diontae Johnson as WR1 at some point this season? He played in the 2019 Under Armour All-American Game. He's got size, ball skills, separation ability, contested-catch ability, and tremendous potential to continue to further build out his game as a true volume receiver at the NFL level. If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! I say that because I am a big guy who runs low 4.4s. Pickens was. George Pickens attended Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama. George Pickens WR Pittsburgh Steelers #14 ACT-NFL Bio Height 6'3" Age 21 College Georgia Weight 200 Division AFC North Drafted 2022 Rd 2, Pk 52, PIT Hometown Hoover, AL, USA 2022 Season REC 52 YDS 801 TD 4 YDS/REC 15.4 Next Game There are currently no upcoming games scheduled. Running-back like balance, vision and body control. Pickens was comfortably a first-round wideout on my Big Board before the 2022 draft. Pickens finished this season with 5 catches for 107 yards in four games, his 21.4 yards per catch average second on the team to Arian Smith, who had 3 catches for 102 yards (34 yards per catch). 2022 Origins Rookie Stars Kenny Pickett George Pickens Dual RPA Booklet /49 Auto. #Steelers WR George Pickens was ejected for this. Overall, it was a good showing by Pickens who is looking to become a more-featured part of the offense with each passing week as depicted by the stats below: For an offense that has struggled to get anything going in the intermediate and deep quadrants of the field, George Pickens has provided Pittsburgh with a shot of big play ability in the passing game. Young is credited with making the Wonderlic test part of the standard Scouting Combine experience, and Young also implemented a two-hour written test that was supposed to serve as a psychological assessment of prospective players. [9] He returned to play in the final four games of the year, catching just five passes, but made an important 52-yard reception in Georgia's win over Alabama in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship game. George Malik Pickens Jr. (born March 4, 2001) is an American football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). George Pickens is still raw is several aspects of his game and needs some seasoning to become a more refined route technician, but his natural raw talent is unmatched in Pittsburgh's WR core. The Steelers have heard him loud and clear . Pickens will have to weigh the cost for himself (if hes mentally committed to turning pro after the season). 6 on AL.coms 2018 Preseason A-Listpart of the Buccaneers teams that won back-to-back AHSAA Class 7A State titles in 2017 (11-3) and 2016(12-2)as a junior in 2017, he caught 46 passes for 735 yards and five TDs, while adding two punt returns for scoresnamed to AL.coms 2017 All-Birmingham Team as an athlete, as well as Class 7A First Team All-State offense by the ASWA, All-USA Alabama First Team offense by the USA Today and AL.com All-State Team Honorable Mentioncompeted at the Nikes The Opening Regional camp in Atlanta in July 2017younger brother Chris Humes played collegiately at Arkansas State and is currently on the CFLs Winnipeg Bombers roster. And it feels like Pittsburgh has uncovered the next overlooked wideout in George Pickens, their second-round selection in April. Micah Parsons at No. NEW MERCH OUT NOW: https://shophighlightheaven.comDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/highlightheavenClip Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HighlightHeaven2Gaming Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HHG01TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlight.heavenBusiness Email: [email protected]: https://twitter.com/highlghtheavenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlght.heaven/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/highlightheavenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/highlightheaven(All rights go to ESPN, FOX, CBS, NBC, Universal Music Group, the NFL, USFL, FCF, NCAA, XFL \u0026 its broadcasters. His catch radius is enormous. Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. The Steelers rookie wide receiver voiced his frustration about the lack of targets coming his way during his first NFL season. But this doesnt feel like the year to make it three straight seasons in a row with three-plus receivers in the top 20. Those groups? 3 receiver on this team behind Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool." Well luckily for us fantasy managers . At 6'3 1/4 and 195 pounds, Pickens is a bit wiry, but from a skills and traits aspect, he checks every single box. ( ) Pickens is our 3rd ranked WR. 13? 50 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Georgia has been wowing his teammates - as well as NFL observers. Many in the media have soft-circled the Florida game on Oct. 30 as a potential return date, which would give Pickens approximately eight months of rehab before a return to the field. Pickens arrived at Georgia as a five-star recruit who made his presence immediately known with 727 yards and eight touchdowns. Click Here To Find Out How To Test. George Pickens is still raw is several aspects of his game and needs some seasoning to become a more refined route technician, but his natural raw talent is unmatched in Pittsburghs WR core. On the vertical route tree, Pickens is a scary matchup. From a potential standpoint, based on his frame and athleticism alone, Pickens is a weapon. And if Pickens were to push to return and ultimately suffer a setback, the damages could be equally or even more detrimental to his resume than the benefit of pushing to play. * Long catch of 52 yards vs. Alabama2, 2021 Good, not great hands. He is a couple of examples of Pickens making catches over the middle with the first clip coming in the final moments of the game where New York is playing prevent defense, allowing Pickens to get the easy reception. In addition to his height, the Georgia WR also possesses impressive length, allowing him to high point the ball. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at What were concerned with is a great surgery and a great rehab, he has a long career ahead of him.. Pittsburgh struggled to get anything going once against to start the game as Mitch Trubisky completed only 53% of his pass attempts in the first half for only 84 yards along with an INT, prompting HC Mike Tomlin to make a change at QB and have Kenny Pickett open the second half of play. [18] In Week 16, Pickens caught the game-winning touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders with less than a minute remaining. But if Pickens heart is set on being a pro in 2022, he must weigh out his options here. George Malik Pickens Jr. Chase, picked No. Georgia plays Clemson to open the season and has a big road trip to Auburn on Oct. 9. 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The NFL put out. Dirty play, no question. George knows most of the offense, and hes played more, and hes olderwere not concerned with that right now. Here is footage of Kenny Pickett and George Pickens getting work in, captured by the Steelers Update Twitter page. Bigger than you think. Big, physical play-maker who can overwhelm a defender before or after the catch. Georgia WR George Pickens 6-foot-3 195 pounds Yahoo Sports' 2022 NFL draft grade 5.92 possible second-rounder; starter potential TL;DR scouting report Wiry, competitive playmaker whose 2021. (The last time that happened, by the way, was 2003-2005 and highlighted by Andre Johnson (2003), Larry Fitzgerald (2004) and, uh, Braylon Edwards (2005) as the top talents from each set of top-20 picks). 2019: Coaches Freshman All-SEC Teamco-winner of Offensive Newcomer of the Year award, given at teams post-season awards galaplayed in all 14 games, earning his first start vs. Kentuckyalso started in Sugar Bowl win over Baylorfinished season with 49 catches for 727 yards, both team highsalso led the Bulldogs in TD catches with eighthad 12 catches for 175 yards and a TD in the Sugar Bowl, earning MVP honorshis 12 grabs tied a UGA bowl record and were the most by a Bulldog receiver in 17 seasonstwo of his five catches vs. Missouri went for scores (25 & 18 yards)first TD catch was a second-quarter score, from 15 yards out, vs. Murray Stateone of his three catches vs. Tennessee was a 7-yard scorehad five catches for 84 yards vs. Arkansas Stateseason highs of seven catches and 98 yards both came vs. South Carolinateam-high four catches for 35 yards vs. Kentuckylone catch vs. Georgia Tech went for 41 yards and a TD. He played college football at Georgia and was drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. However, he hasn't done much in the regular season as he looks to connect with Mitch Trubisky. Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. Coaches' Freshman All-SEC team honoree. 2021: Saw his first action of the season in regular-season finale vs. Georgia Techcaught one pass for five yards vs. the Jacketscaught two passes for 41 yards in SEC Championship Game vs. Alabamaone catch for nine yards vs. Michigancaught a key first-quarter pass for 52 yards in CFP Championship Game vs. Alabamapre-season All-America 2nd team pick by Walter Campsecond-team pre-season All-SEC, as voted by the leagues 14 head coachesmissed much of spring practice after suffering right knee injury in late March. We noticed your adblocker is on. And it feels like Pittsburgh has uncovered the next overlooked wideout in George Pickens, their second-round selection in April. Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! These trios were all drafted within the first 17 selections of their respective drafts and represent the first instance of back-to-back seasons of three top-20 picks at wide receiver since 2014-2015. There are still some areas the rookie needs to refine to his game like this incomplete pass deep down the field from Trubisky where it appears as if Pickens slows down and is looking for the ball to drop into his hands, thus allowing #29 Lamarcus Joyner to catch up and break up the pass. Pickens has good height and solid weight for the wide receiver position in the NFL. Now rising star for Bulldogs, Pickens preps for SEC showdown", "UGA football: Receiver George Pickens compared to A.J. Pickens said he was thrilled to get the call from the black and gold, not knowing where the future was going to lead him when the night began. 4 wideout in 2019 recruiting class. Personal: Full name: GEORGE M. PICKENSmajor: Housing Management & Policyrecipient of the A.J. Do you think this was a coming out party for the rookie WR? He tore his ACL at spring practice in March. Divadd (who also suffered an ACL tear) got his when he first got here on the third day of spring practice. One thing that continues to stick out when watching Pickens is his effort to pick up every yard possible after the catch. George Pickens and the NFL's Wide Receiver Factory The Steelers always find success with mid-round wideouts, so it's no surprise that Pickens is getting plenty of attention this preseason By. Pickens should try and come back to the ball here with the defender in front of him, positioning himself perfectly to force the incompletion. George Malik Pickens Jr. (born March 4, 2001) is an American football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). There are, of course, other alternatives. George Pickens is a 6-5, 199-pound Wide Receiver from Hoover, AL. A quarter of the first half of the first round was composed of players who didnt play a snap during the 2020 season. It all happened on an onside kick attempt by the Steelers in the final minute of the fourth quarter. Im glad you asked. One comes on this play that was wiped out by an illegal man downfield penalty by Kevin Dotson, but we see Pickens get a step on #1 Sauce Gardner inside on the slant route as he boxes out the long, lanky defender on his backside and makes the catch over the middle. 2022 PANINI XR George Pickens Luminous AUTO Blue Parallel Rookie Card RC SP /49. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 3 overall pick Derek Stingley, Pickens faked toward the sideline, erupted to the inside and, once again, adjusted to an off-target toss to secure the football thrown well outside his numbers. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The College Football Playoff may be on the road to expansion, but there will still be just four teams that make the dance this season. Pickens appeared in all 17 games for the Steelers, starting 12 of them. 12 and Rashawn Slater at No. [1] He played in the 2019 Under Armour All-American Game. All Rights Reserved. Please check your email for a confirmation. Career Highs But Pickens is still the No. Or how about this comeback route against Cincinnati? 52 overall selection in April, Pickens was an enormous steal. $24.99 + $1.08 shipping. 2021 Georgia Bulldogs footballconsensus national champions, 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship, "George Pickens' 'flair for the dramatic' established before buzzworthy Georgia football moment", "Ala. players Will Reichard, George Pickens will take their swag to the Under Armour game", "5-star Hoover WR George Pickens picks Georgia", "What the addition of five-star wide receiver George Pickens means for Georgia", "George Pickens is Potentially UGA's biggest draft bust of all time", "He was an Auburn commit. Demands the football and can make the head-turning play seem routine. [10][11] Pickens declared for the 2022 NFL Draft following the season. What are your thoughts on George Pickens performance against the New York Jets? Hes got size, ball skills, separation ability, contested-catch ability, and tremendous potential to continue to further build out his game as a true volume receiver at the NFL level. To put it simply, Pickens is a top-tier wide receiver in this . Theres a lot of speed, space, and skill on the perimeter and in the slot of these college offenses, and oftentimes that gets coveted in the NFL draft process, too. Another aspect of Pickens game that continues to stick out as well is his aggressiveness as a blocker. Same route as the score against Arkansas, subtle juke at the line, serious acceleration to push the corner up the field, then he snapped off the top of the route stem precisely when he moved into the defender's blind spot to assure himself separation. There was one play near the end of the game that looked to go a step to far, however, and NFL fans were not impressed. https://t.co/kapzEUydye, Halosfire #FFXIV #GuildWars2 Call 9-1-Won (@Halosfire1) November 21, 2022, Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. George Young, the longtime General Manager of the Giants, was famous for his obsession with testing players. Though Pickens made his season debut in Georgia's November 27 regular season finale- eight months post-surgery his draft stock still took a dive. Stellar stuff from Pickens. What was a pleasant surprise in Week 4 was the change in George Pickens route tree and his usage more all over the field rather than running basic go routes and fades. * 2 TD catches vs. Missouri, 2019; vs. Missouri, 2020 That one, in a highly competitive bowl game, made a mark with me. 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