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ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: Kenny Pickett to Commanders Makes 'An Awful Lot of Sense'

ESPN NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. tipped his hand for where he'll have Pittsburgh star Kenny Pickett landing in his next mock.

Kiper said at the 22:09 mark of the First Draft podcast Monday that Pickett "would make an awful lot of sense" for the Washington Commanders with the 11th overall pick.

Kiper also said Pickett could become a "Derek Carr-type" quarterback at the next level, with ESPN colleague Todd McShay labeling the ACC Player of the Year the "safest bet" at the position.

Pickett had a prolific final year at Pitt, throwing for 4,319 yards and 42 touchdowns.