The Pittsburgh Steelers selected WR George Pickens with the 52nd overall selection in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Prior to the 2021 season, many expected Pickens to be a first-round lock, but he unfortunately tore his ACL during spring practice, causing him to miss nearly the entire 2021 season. However, Pickens battled back with his rehab, getting back on the field at the end of the season to provide the Bulldogs offense a spark down the stretch which resulted in a National Championship.
Along with the injury concerns, rumors swirled in the pre-draft process concerning Pickens and has maturity.