2023 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
2070
TD
6
INT
4
YDS
54
TD
1
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Pickett took over in Week 4 last season and held the starting job the rest of the way, finishing his rookie year with more interceptions (9) than TDs (7). Tabbed as the most pro-ready QB in last year’s draft, the 20th overall pick didn’t look it early on, though he got better as the year progressed and threw only one pick over the final eight weeks. He didn’t get much help along the way. Pickett’s average target depth (8.2 yards) was middle of the pack, while his YPA was 6.2, second worst in the league, thanks in part to a league-low 4.0 YAC average from his teammates. Pickett also suffered through an 11.9 dropped-pass percentage, fourth highest. The Steelers only added a post-prime Allen Robinson this offseason, and Diontae Johnson seems miscast as a No. 1 WR after failing to score on 147 targets last year. George Pickens, however, topped 800 yards as a rookie last year, and TE Pat Freiermuth went over 700 (neither got many chances near the goal line). Speaking of which, Pickett's league-low 10.9 TD pass percentage in the red zone can only go up. The Steelers are likely to be run-first again with RB Najee Harris leading the charge, but Pickett will contribute some rushing of his own after averaging 18.2 yards per game and running for three scores last year. Read Past Outlooks
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Dealt to Eagles
The Steelers are trading Pickett to the Eagles for a draft pick swap, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
As recently as 10 days ago, multiple Pittsburgh beat reporters said the team preferred to keep Pickett and Mason Rudolph and then let them compete for the starting job. Both are now gone and will be backups for other teams, while the Steelers have Russell Wilson as the lone QB on their offseason roster. The move to Philadelphia might help Pickett's development but also means he'll have no opportunity to compete for the top spot, instead serving as a clear backup to Jalen Hurts. Pickett, a 2022 first-round pick, has two seasons remaining on his rookie contract, plus a fifth-year option for 2026 that's unlikely to be picked up.
As recently as 10 days ago, multiple Pittsburgh beat reporters said the team preferred to keep Pickett and Mason Rudolph and then let them compete for the starting job. Both are now gone and will be backups for other teams, while the Steelers have Russell Wilson as the lone QB on their offseason roster. The move to Philadelphia might help Pickett's development but also means he'll have no opportunity to compete for the top spot, instead serving as a clear backup to Jalen Hurts. Pickett, a 2022 first-round pick, has two seasons remaining on his rookie contract, plus a fifth-year option for 2026 that's unlikely to be picked up.
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19.7%Avg Target Depth
7.3 YdsSack Rate
6.6%Avg Receiver YAC
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Measurables Review
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4.73 secShuttle Time
4.29 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
121 inHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
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Steelers tenure concludes
Pickett was traded from the Steelers to the Eagles on Friday for a 2024 third-round pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Pickett's would-be feel-good story never materialized in the Steel City after he was selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft following an impressive college career with the Pittsburgh Panthers. The third-year pro now gets a chance to decompress as Jalen Hurts' backup for the time being, but it bears noting the latter played a full season for the first time in 2023 after missing two games apiece in each of the prior two campaigns.
Pickett's would-be feel-good story never materialized in the Steel City after he was selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft following an impressive college career with the Pittsburgh Panthers. The third-year pro now gets a chance to decompress as Jalen Hurts' backup for the time being, but it bears noting the latter played a full season for the first time in 2023 after missing two games apiece in each of the prior two campaigns.
2022 Fantasy Outlook
The 20th overall pick in this year’s draft, Pickett was viewed as the most pro-ready QB in the
class. He gets good velocity on his passes even if he doesn’t have elite arm strength, and his
ball placement and accuracy, including deep-ball accuracy, won raves from scouts. But
questions remain because Pickett only blossomed as a fifth-year senior after four
undistinguished years at Pittsburgh. He also has smaller hands (8.5 inches) than any QB in the
league. Nevertheless, Pickett will compete with free-agent signee Mitch Trubisky for the starting
job. Trubisky is not formidable, and the Steelers figure to go with Pickett at some point. If so,
he’ll have a good crop of receivers to target in Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, TE Pat
Freiermuth and rookie WR George Pickens. But the offense likely will be run-heavy behind
Najee Harris, limiting passing attempts and relying on defense to win games.
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May not get chance to compete
Pickett won't necessarily have the opportunity to compete with newly signed Russell Wilson for a starting job, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Getting another shot in 2024?
The Steelers want to give Pickett another chance to be their starting quarterback, according to Gerry Dulac of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Back in action Saturday
Pickett (ankle) is listed as active Saturday at Baltimore, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Gets full listing Tuesday
Pickett (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Ticketed for backup role
Pickett (ankle) likely will serve as the backup quarterback in Saturday's game against the Ravens, according to Chris Adamski of TribLive.com.
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