Meet Kenny Pickett: The Rising Star of the NFL? Maybe! 😉
In the world of American football, there’s always some new guy poppin’ up, right? And Kenny Pickett, man, he’s one of the most exciting young quarterbacks I’ve seen in ages. Born September 8th, 1999, in Newburgh, New York – pretty cool, huh? He’s already made a name for himself, like, seriously talented and dedicated. This here’s his story, from college days to, well, now! It’s kinda crazy, actually.
Early Life and College Career
Kenny’s love for football started young, like, really young. He was a standout player at Newburgh Free Academy – I heard stories, dude was a beast! His hard work and dedication? Paid off big time when he got into the University of Pittsburgh. Played for the Pitt Panthers – Go Panthers! During his time at Pitt, he smashed records for passing yards and touchdowns. Two-time First-Team All-American – that’s insane!
| Record | Year | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 2020 | 3,861 yards (Pitt record)! Wowzers! |
| Passing Touchdowns | 2020 | 28 touchdowns (Pitt record)! Seriously?! |
| First-Team All-American | 2020, 2021 | Nailed it! |
NFL Draft and Career
The Pittsburgh Steelers, they snagged Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. A four-year rookie contract worth $6.8 million – not bad, eh? Shows they believe in him. His rookie season? He was backup to Mitchell Trubisky, but then Trubisky got hurt… and Kenny stepped up! Led the team to a 23-20 win over the Bengals in his first start! I was screaming!
2022 Season Highlights
| Game | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2022 | Cincinnati Bengals | 23-20 Steelers win! YES! |
| September 2022 | Baltimore Ravens | 24-20 Steelers win! Amazing! |
| October 2022 | Cleveland Browns | 27-24 Steelers win! Unbelievable! |
2023 Season
March 15th, 2023 – Kenny signs a four-year, $30 million extension! He’s the starter, baby! But, uh oh, shoulder injury. Missed the first two games. But he came back strong, leading the Steelers to a 20-17 win over the Bengals! What a comeback!
2023 Season Stats (so far)
| Game | Completions | Attempts | Yards | Touchdowns | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2023 | 22/30 | 275 yards | 2 touchdowns | 0 interceptions | Perfect game! |
| October 2023 | 25/35 | 250 yards | 2 touchdowns | 1 interception | Still pretty good! |
Awards and Accolades
Dude’s rookie season was fire!
- 2022 NFL Rookie of the Month (September 2022)
- 2022 NFL Rookie of the Month (October 2022) – Twice!
- 2022 AFC North Rookie of the Month (October 2022)
Personal Life
Kenny’s pretty private, but he’s on Instagram – over 100,000 followers! When he’s not throwing touchdowns, he’s with his wife, Emily. Aww.
Q&A with Kenny Pickett (kinda made this up)
(We totally didn’t interview him, but let’s pretend!)
Q: What’s your favorite part about playing in the NFL?
A: “Dude, the competition is insane! It’s tough, but being a quarterback in the NFL? It’s a dream come true!”
Q: How does it feel to be a two-time First-Team All-American?
A: “It’s… like, wow. All that hard work, it really paid off. It’s humbling, you know?”
Q: What’s next for you?
A: “A Super Bowl ring, hopefully! I’m gonna keep working hard, keep improving. Let’s go Steelers!”
Kenny Pickett’s on the rise. He’s got the talent, the work ethic… He’s gonna be huge. Mark my words! (Unless he gets injured again… knock on wood!)
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