Georgia receiver George Pickens was chosen with the No. 52 general choose within the 2022 NFL draft by the Pittsburg Steelers.
Pickens is among the most prolific receivers in Georgia historical past. An ACL tear within the spring of 2021 induced the Hoover, Ala., native to overlook many of the nationwide championship season.
Pickens did play within the postseason and helped Georgia to its first nationwide title in 41 years.
Right here’s how UGA Twitter is reacting:
We all know George has that fireplace
Wait til George Pickens places a man by way of the wall at Heinz Area.
Pittsburgh gonna construct a statue to the person.
— Jake Reuse (@ReuseRecruiting) April 30, 2022
Groups may remorse passing on him…
Y’all taking all these broad receivers earlier than George Pickens.
Give up playin
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) April 30, 2022
The Pittsburgh Steelers choose Georgia WR George Pickens at No. 52 general.
2.1% Drop Fee since 2018 (2nd lowest by an SEC WR) ? pic.twitter.com/UffwMkPdys
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 30, 2022
Keep in mind Hines Ward?
Congratulations George Pickens! Hines Ward 2.0. #GoDawgs
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) April 30, 2022
Hoover Excessive Faculty product
George Pickens ??Hoover U
— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) April 29, 2022
Matt Canada says the Steelers are “fired up” concerning the choice of George Pickens.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) April 30, 2022