Statistically, QB Kenny Pickett didn’t have a great rookie season as he threw for just 2,404 yards and had more INTs (nine) than TDs (seven) in 13 games played (12 starts). Still, Pickett’s impact exceeded what he did on the stat sheet as he helped spark a dormant Steelers team that was 2-6 at the bye week to a 7-2 record down the stretch to finish the season 9-8 and just on the cusp of a playoff berth.
During that stretch, we saw Pickett show glimpses of the franchise QB the Steelers thought he could be when they selected him 20th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.