The second-year vast receiver is a part of a younger Steelers offensive core with nice issues required from it to compete in a tricky AFC North.
From the look of it, he is able to ship.
Each Pickens and quarterback Kenny Pickett are getting into their second 12 months within the league. Pickett was chosen within the first spherical (twentieth general) and Pickens was chosen within the second spherical (52nd general) of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Steelers even have Najee Harris, who they drafted within the first spherical (twenty fourth general) in 2021.
The remainder of the division is stacked with sturdy quarterback-wide receiver duos. Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are most likely one of the best duo within the league. Lamar Jackson and Odell Beckham Jr. might be superb for Baltimore whereas Deshaun Watson-Amari Cooper (Cleveland) is able to huge issues, too.
The Pickett-Pickens ticket is the division’s youngest with essentially the most to show. After an inconsistent begin to his rookie 12 months, Pickens was a lot better within the second half of the season.Â
He had 29 receptions for 370 yards and one landing via his first 9 video games. Over his closing eight, Pickens had 23 receptions for 431 yards and three touchdowns.
Pickett additionally confirmed enchancment. He took a lot better care of the soccer because the season progressed. After throwing seven interceptions in his first 127 makes an attempt (5.5% interception fee), Pickett threw solely two interceptions over his final 262 makes an attempt (0.8% interception fee).
Pickens’ exceptional catch at coaching camp is a promising signal that each is likely to be able to construct off their spectacular finishes final season.
In that case, be careful for the Steelers.
