Coming out of the University of Pittsburgh in the 2022 NFL Draft, Kenny Pickett was considered a pro-ready quarterback, arguably the most pro-ready quarterback in a rather down class overall.
Along with being pro-ready, having more than 50 career starts and coming off a dominant 2022 season that saw him become a Heisman Trophy finalist, Pickett went in the first round to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 20 overall, keeping him in the Steel City for the foreseeable future.
Expectations were high. He showed flashes as a rookie, leading the Steelers to a number of late-game wins, setting himself up for a great second season.