Kenny Pickett
American football quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers
Born
June 6th, 1998
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Pittsburgh, where he set several school records. Selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. During the 2022 NFL season, contributed to the team as a starting quarterback. Achieved several notable performances, showcasing talent and leadership on the field.
First round NFL Draft pick in 2022
Set multiple records at the University of Pittsburgh
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