For George Pickens, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver room is looking a little empty. Sure, there’s some names there. Quez Watkins, Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin III. But it’s light on experience and production, a collective group of journeymen, backups, or unknowns. After trading WR Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, the Steelers need a boost.
That led NFL.com’s Michelle Magdziuk to include Pickens on her list of top-five receivers who need help in next week’s draft.
“Per Next Gen Stats, he averaged just 2.3 yards of separation per target in 2023, which ranked third-lowest among wide receivers with 75-plus targets.