Though the 2022 NFL Draft receiver class was teeming with talent, many thought Georgia WR George Pickens was top of the class. Even coming off a torn ACL, from a pure ability perspective, he was a first-round prospect. It led to some puzzled looks when he fell to the Steelers with the 52nd overall selection.
Fast forward three years later and we know at least one team’s evaluation of him. Definitely talented and definitely off their draft board.
Appearing on the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show earlier this week, CBS Sports reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala revealed a conversation she had with an NFL GM.