Kenny Pickett Fantasy

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett may begin his career as a starter. However, as expected, he'll have to get through Mason Rudolph and Mitchell Trubisky to earn the right. Pickett, who was the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, finished his final college year by throwing for 4,319 yards, 42 touchdowns, and seven picks. Though Trubisky is currently the favorite to be under center for the Week 1 encounter against the Cincinnati Bengals, the 23-year-old could overthrow him during training camp. Yet, whether or not Pickett will be an impactful fantasy option right away is an entirely different story, especially considering his lack of experience at the professional level.

May. 22nd • 11:01 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday. Pickett becomes the first quarterback taken in this year's draft, and he won't have to leave the city of Pittsburgh as he heads to the NFL. He is probably the most pro-ready signal-caller in this year's weaker class of QBs, and he's often been criticized for his small hands. The Steelers are now set for a quarterback competition this summer between Pickett and Mitchell Trubisky, who was added in free agency. Pickett threw for 4,319 yards, 42 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his final year at Pittsburgh, and he can also run a little. The 23-year-old won't be an option for those in redraft leagues, even if he's starting in 2022, and his overall ceiling in the NFL seems limited.

Apr. 28th • 10:34 PM

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett is the most NFL-ready of this year's quarterback prospects, as he appeared in 52 games (49 starts) over five college seasons and ran professional concepts under former NFL assistant Mark Whipple. "He was the biggest guy, strongest stature -- he just felt like a quarterback. But then your concern is the arm. There's nothing special about it. What's he going to look like when he's getting his ass f---ing blitzed and having to throw off-platform, and he has to win with his arm only? He's mobile enough. He can move, he's not lot like a statue. If you had to have a m-----f----- play right now, it's Pickett, but he doesn't have any goddamn upside," an AFC executive said. Pickett has some speed, but his arm strength is average, and many scouts question his quick decision-making skills.

Apr. 22nd • 12:25 PM