Being in the conversation for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award is unusual for the 20th pick in a draft, let alone a second-round pick. Twelve NFL.com analysts voted for NFL awards on Wednesday, including Offensive Rookie of the Year. In doing so, Pittsburgh Steelers’ first round pick quarterback Kenny Pickett came in third with four votes, and second-round pick wide receiver George Pickens came in second with seven votes, narrowly losing to Saints rookie receiver Chris Olave’s eight votes.
The 2022 NFL Draft was widely regarded as a weak quarterback draft compared to other years.