The Steelers drafted seven players in the 2022 NFL Draft. Here are snapshots of their rookie seasons:
Kenny Pickett, QB (1st round, 20th overall)
Pickett didn’t play until Week 4, when he replaced QB Mitch Trubisky. He struggled early, throwing eight interceptions in his first five games. However, he has only turned the ball over once since, helping Pittsburgh (7-8) win four of its past six games.
Pickett missed the Steelers’ Week 15 win due to a concussion. He has eight total touchdowns — five passing and three rushing — and a 65.2% completion percentage.
George Pickens, WR (2nd round, 52nd overall)
Pickens, who has played in every game, has had a up-and-down season. He’s topped out with 102 receiving yards in a game in a Week 4 loss to the Jets and put up a goose egg in a Week 8 loss to the Eagles.
Pickens hasn’t hesitated to show his emotions, and it’s clear his mood has reflected his performance. He was visibly upset during the Steelers’ Week 13 win over the Falcons after receiving just two targets.
