One big, important and hopefully by now, obvious reason the Pittsburgh Steelers had Kenny Pickett as their #1 QB on their board was his pro readiness. Picking the quarterback of the future is a difficult enough endeavor. Being able to see a bit clearer through the fog brought Mike Tomlin a word he rarely uses. Comfort.
The common trait associated with Pickett throughout the pre-draft process was his “pro-readiness.” A term that gets thrown around plenty. This guy is Day One ready. Or used as a negative for prospects like Malik Willis. He isn’t Pro Ready, he’ll need time.