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Can Steelers rookie George Pickens make immediate impact?

Can rookie wide receiver George Pickens be an impact player in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense?

AUGUST 14, 2022

LOOK: George Pickens Takes Over the NFL The George Pickens hype train continues, as the NFL’s official Twitter account gets in on it.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Makes impressive TD catch Saturday Pickens secured three of five targets for 43 yards and a touchdown during the Steelers' 32-25 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday.

Impact Pickens served as a starter during Saturday's preseason opener since Diontae Johnson (hip) and Chase Claypool (shoulder) were kept off the field. Pickens was targeted by starter Mitch Trubisky twice and drew three targets from Mason Rudolph between the first and second quarters. Pickens' highlight of the night was an impressive 26-yard touchdown catch in the corner of the end zone late in the first quarter. The 2022 second-rounder was listed as a starter on the Steelers' initial preseason depth chart, but coach Mike Tomlin downplayed the significance of the listing. However, Pickens has made a continual impact over the first few weeks of training camp and could be a factor in the team's offense early in his professional career.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' George Pickens does Antonio Brown's dance after scoring dazzling touchdown Pickens' first NFL preseason touchdown was incredible. So was his choice of celebration.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

WATCH: George Pickens is Stealing the Show in his NFL Preseason Debut George Pickens continues to make highlight plays in his NFL preseason debut.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

WATCH: George Pickens is Stealing the Show in his NFL Preseason Debut George Pickens continues to make highlight plays in his NFL preseason debut.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

WATCH: George Pickens Hurdles Defender In Steelers Camp Former Georgia wide receiver George Pickens has wasted no time taking the NFL by storm. Already listed as a starting receiver for the Pittsb...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

WATCH: George Pickens Hurdles Defender In Steelers Camp Former Georgia wide receiver George Pickens has wasted no time taking the NFL by storm. Already listed as a starting receiver for the Pittsb...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'He's making art': Tracing the origin of Steelers rookie WR George Pickens' incredible playmaking ability George Pickens has been the story of Steelers training camp thus far, but his roots as a playmaker run much deeper.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

George Pickens is NFL's Next Star WR The Pittsburgh Steelers found a steal with George Pickens.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mike Tomlin drops QB breadcrumbs for preseason opener, and George Pickens wows yet again The quarterback rotation against the Seahawks may be coming into focus, as Mason Rudolph and Pickens lit up Wednesday's two-minute drill.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Steelers Camp Takeaways: George Pickens Makes Best Play of Camp The Pittsburgh Steelers have a star at wide receiver.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Listed as starter on depth chart Steelers coach Mike Tomlin downplayed Pickens being listed with the starters on the team's initial preseason depth chart, Steelers Depot reports.

Impact Asked if it's a testament to Pickens' work at training camp, Tomlin responded, "No, it's just the fact that I have to give you guys a depth chart." Fair enough, but whoever is responsible for the depth chart likely saw the same thing as everyone else -- rookies and backup-caliber players behind Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool. That makes Pickens, a second-round pick, a decent bet to win the third receiver spot in a Pittsburgh offense that's gone heavy on three-wide formations in recent years. It's possible the team uses more one- and two-wide looks this year, though Pittsburgh still lists three wide receivers as starters. Other candidates to line up alongside Johnson and Claypool include Calvin Austin, Miles Boykin and Anthony Miller. Mark Kaboly of The Athletic notes that Pickens has been a "stud" at training camp, with Jeff Hathhorn of 93.7 The Fan adding that the rookie hasn't backed down from Pittsburgh's veteran defenders in practice.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers mailbag: QB questions galore, WR George Pickens is for real and more Inquiring Steelers readers want to know: How is the QB competition going? Plus, questions about George Pickens' upside and plenty more.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

George Pickens Listed as a Starter by the Steelers Could we see George Pickens as a starter come week one?

AUGUST 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Receiver George Pickens is the next Steelers' superstar The rest of the NFL is going to regret this one. They allowed the talent-spotting Steelers to steal a game-breaking wide receiver.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Why Steelers' George Pickens could be NFL's best rookie WR

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie receiver George Pickens is turning heads at training camp ahead of his first NFL season.

AUGUST 1, 2022

George Pickens Impressing Early in his First NFL Training Camp The current Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has plenty of buzz through his first week of camp.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

George Pickens Impressing Early in his First NFL Training Camp The current Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has plenty of buzz through his first week of camp.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Impressing during camp Pickens has been impressive over the first few days of training camp, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pickens was selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft and should have the opportunity to earn targets early in his rookie season because the team lost several receivers during the offseason. The 21-year-old likely will be behind Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool (shoulder) for targets to begin the regular season, but Pickens has made impressive catches over his first few practices in a Steelers uniform. Rookie Calvin Austin and veterans Miles Boykin and Anthony Miller also should be in the mix for work in Pittsburgh's passing game.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie receiver George Pickens turning heads at Steelers training camp Pickens, the No. 52 overall pick in this year’s draft, is drawing praise from his teammates after some standout practices this week.

JULY 30, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Steelers Camp Takeaways: Calvin Austin, George Pickens Are Electric, Even Bigger Camp Fights Everything is heating up at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp.

JULY 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Steelers Training Camp: Two Rookie WRs Impress Pittsburgh has a history of hitting on pass-catchers, and George Pickens and Calvin Austin III already look promising.

JULY 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: George Pickens Makes Incredible Catch During Steelers' Training Camp Former Georgia Bulldog wide receiver George Pickens makes an acrobatic catch at camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers

JULY 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Steelers practice blog: Rookie receivers George Pickens and Calvin Austin III show off With Diontae Johnson “holding in” for the time being, the rookie duo will be getting plenty of reps with the first-team offense.

JULY 27, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM