Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett drafted by Steelers 20th overall

(WHTM) — Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett is staying in the suitable on the town because the Pittsburgh Steelers make him the primary quarterback off the board within the NFL Draft with the twentieth general decide on Thursday evening in Las Vegas.

There isn’t any shock that Pickett’s identify was referred to as within the first evening of the draft, however there’s nonetheless a show it facet to his sport. Within the NFL’s official draft profile of Pickett, analyst Lance Zierlein wrote this:

“The highest indicator for future success or failure will doubtless relaxation in a workforce’s potential to construct Pickett’s belief, poise and self-discipline from the pocket. He could make all of the throws, however he’ll solely be capable of execute towards disguised fronts and NFL stress if he’s keen to hold in and win along with his eyes first. He carries a growth/bust label, however the 2021 tape and productiveness confirmed off his potential to change into a great starter in time.”

Pickett completed his school profession overlaying his identify throughout the Panthers file books. Amongst his data, he’s Pitt’s all-time chief in passing yards (12,303 yards), passing touchdowns (81) and the winningest quarterback within the college’s historical past with 32 victories.

The Oakhurst, New Jersey native capped off his ultimate season at Pitt by serving to lead the Panthers to their first double-digit win season (11-1) for the primary time since 2009. He took Pittsburg to the Peach Bowl the place they finally misplaced to No. 10 Michigan State.