With the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday, Pro Football Focus put out their draft grades for every team. Despite criticism for the selection of Pitt QB Kenny Pickett in Round One, the Steelers earned a B+ from PFF. While PFF was harsh on Pickett, the selections of WR George Pickens, DL DeMarvin Leal and WR Calvin Austin earned some praise.
“Landing a quarterback without having to trade up is a big win for Pittsburgh, but taking Kenny Pickett is not. He was the No. 4-ranked quarterback on PFF’s 2022 big board. There’s some serious concern with how his game translates to the NFL.