Steelers Draft 2022

The Steelers got Mitchell Trubisky as a contingency bridge, but as a transitional playoff team, they were fully expected to tap into a potential rookie franchise passer with this pick. It’s interesting they stuck with the local line and took Pickett despite the higher-upside Malik Willis still being on the board. Pickett has the ideal deep-ball accuracy for Matt Canada’s offense as a little more of a traditional pocket passer, also bringing favorable athleticism and moxie to make the pro jump in his college city.

Grade: B

Pickens is an intriguing physical size-speed prospect to pair with first-round QB Kenny Pickett, giving them extra playmaking pop beyond Diontee Johnson and Chase Claypool, tapping into Pickett’s deep-ball accuracy.  The Steelers are confident he will be more durable and put his intangibles together in the NFL. 

Grade: A

The Steelers also catch a falling star who has some good inside pass-rushing pop to complement the rest of their strong options in their front seven, first as a situational rookie.

Grade: A

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