The Steelers selected wide receiver George Pickens from the University of Georgia in the 2nd Round of the NFL draft, marking the fifth consecutive season they’ve taken a pass catcher with one of their top two picks.
With only Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool returning from their rotation, Pittsburgh had a need for a receiver. The Steelers also have Anthony Miller, a veteran signed off of waivers last season from Houston, and Miles Boykin, who was recently released by the Ravens. But they were determined to add a premium talent to the mix. They found one in Pickens, who, had it not been for a pre-season knee injury that cost him all but four games in 2021, would have likely been a 1st Round pick.