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George Pickens Has Similar Game To DeAndre Hopkins, Says Patrick Peterson

There aren’t many receivers who can consistently win contested and turn 50-50 balls into 80-20 advantages. But George Pickens has proven he can be one of them. To Patrick Peterson, his game reminds him of a former teammate, DeAndre Hopkins.

Giving a minicamp overview on the latest episode of the All Things Covered podcast, Peterson said Pickens’ game resembles what Hopkins has been able to do.

“Who George reminds me of is DeAndre Hopkins,” Peterson told co-host Bryant McFadden. “He’s one of those guys who is going to catch everything that comes his way.