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Williamson's War Room: Pickens has tools to be a star for Steelers

The Steelers have quite a history of taking wide receivers on the second day of the NFL Draft and turning them into good players, with Diontae Johnson and JuJu Smith-Schuster being just the latest.

They're trying it again this year with their selection of Georgia's George Pickens in the second round of the draft.

How does Pickens fit in with his new team?

What are his strengths and weaknesses? And what is the likely plan with this new addition?

Before addressing strengths and weaknesses and fit, let’s quickly examine Pickens’ back story.