Hopefully the next time Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry sees WR George Pickens, it’ll be on a Pittsburgh Steelers practice field instead of a stadium. That way, if Pickens makes another big play, it’ll sting a little less. Speaking to reporters during the 2024 NFL Combine, McKinstry pointed out Pickens as one of the toughest receivers he’s ever had to deal with in college.
“Pickens just don’t let [any] ball hit the ground no matter how good you got him covered,” McKinstry told reporters, including our Jonathan Heitritter. “He’s always gonna find a way to come up with a grab.