Throughout the first two years of his career, Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens showed flashes of greatness. He made plays that seemed unreal. This year, he’s continued to do that, but with Russell Wilson as his quarterback, he’s hit another level. Since Wilson took over, Pickens has 14 catches for 276 yards and two touchdowns in three games and is clearly on the rise.
“His demeanor, his swagger, his persona, I would say he’s like top 15 in the league right now,” former NFL WR DeSean Jackson said on The 25/10 Show podcast. “I would put him up there at top 15.