Kelly Anozie2022 NFL Draft Prospect - QB Kenny Pickett
Player Description
Name: Kenny Pickett Position: Quarterback
College: Pittsburgh Uniform Number: #8
Class: Redshirt Senior Height: 6-3
Weight: 220 lbs Projected Round: Mid-late 1st round
Strengths:
Improved footwork
Great leadership qualities
Ideal size for the position
Good overall arm strength
Great athleticism for his position
Great velocity on short and intermediate area throws.
Patient going through his reads
High Football IQ
Able to identify pre-snap mismatches and exploit them.
Excellent at improvising when necessary.
Decent pocket presence
Tremendous deep ball accuracy
Elusive; difficult to sack on the first attempt.
Excellent ball placement on his throws.
Delivers accurate throws on the run
Maturity with experience
Hand size is not an issue
Weakness:
Pickett is the type of player who is constantly looking to extend plays and create opportunities when there are seemingly none. In doing so, he has a tendency to hold on to the ball too long, resulting in taking necessary sacks. When running with the football, Pickett needs to get into the habit of sliding, and avoid putting himself at risk of taking big hits. In the cases where he has a clean pocket or a secure pressure, Pickett has the tendency to leave, which can break the structure of the offense. In these cases, Pickett needs to improve his poise and stay within the structure.