Kenny Pickett experienced NFL action for the first time. The Steelers are ready to give him an even bigger test.
He was drafted 20th overall by the Steelers in the 2022 NFL Draft.The 24-year-old will be the No. 2 quarterback entering his preseason game against the Jaguars on Saturday. , after Pickett, free follows his agent Mitch his Trubisky. scored a dramatic late touchdown victory over the Seahawks last Saturday.
"We are simply represented by Kenny. I just want to see him do more with the team," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Thursday. "We know more about Mason [Rudolph]. Mitch has obviously been involved in professional matches.
"So in terms of potentially being in the first half of this game. , this is a big week for [Pickett], and I think we'll get a chance to see Jacksonville's front-line defenders."
He was a star during his college days, chanting his name after completing 13 of 15 passes for 95 yards and scoring two touchdowns in the second half against Seattle. Steelers quarterback tournament.
"You see he has a better read," said Nagye Harris , according to ESPN. "He has more control. He feels more confident and that's what he really needs. He has talent. He needs confidence and a team to back him up. , and the members who make it happen.We are it for him.
"From the rookie minicamp, to the OTA, to now, he's made dramatic leaps forward."
Rudolph, now in his fourth season with the team, shared first-team duties with Trubisky during training camp, but has now been demoted to third-team duty.
The Steelers are free with his agency after his former No. 2 pick was Josh Allen's backup last season with the Bills, signing him to a two-year, $14.2 million deal. tied.
