Kenny Pickett was the only quarterback taken in the first two rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. He’s the only one who is guaranteed to be a starter in 2023, though others like Brock Purdy and Desmond Ridder will have a chance.
The Pittsburgh Steelers knew who their guy was, however, and didn’t hesitate in grabbing him when they could. Part of the reason they were so confident was because of how much they got to see him playing right next door. And Steelers president Art Rooney II believes he showed the same things during his rookie season that gave them confidence in his long-term future.