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Video of Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Sensation George Pickens Reacting to NFL Draft News Is Enough to Prove His Intense Mamba Mentality

Published 08/17/2022, 9:00 AM EDT

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Pittsburgh Steelers finally picked a receiver! The draft was long overdue. In 2006, the Steelers picked Santonio Holmes, making it the last time they picked a receiver. However, it looks like they found their new gem in George Pickens. After the second round in April, the WR got selected. And he’s making some serious progress in the training camp!

Seeing his career in Georgia where he played college football, he not only proves to be an efficient fit but also brings amazing innate capabilities to the team.

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The buzz around the new WR continues to grow. Pickens keeps getting better each day. His fellow wideout Diontae Johnson called him a “freak.” Somebody who is profoundly competitive in the sport. That will greatly affect the team in the best manner.

Impressive performance of George Pickens in the college

The freshly picked wide receiver’s college statistics are stellar. Obviously, it was only because he got drafted by the team who won six Super Bowls wins.

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He became the leading man of the Bulldogs, who drove the team to receptions and receiving yards by a wide margin. His 2019 scores were impressive because of his performance against Baylor.

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Pickens caught 12 passes for 175 yards and a score against the Bears. Even though he faced many injuries in the final two seasons at Georgia, he still emerged as the most talented receiver as College Football Playoff National Champion. So, when the ‘dwag’ came to know about his selection, he took the moment in!

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Many may make fun of him for how he is standing or what he is wearing. But that will not matter when you are the best pick to replace JuJu Smith-Schuster and many other greats. Pickens is growing profoundly on the team. He may even become a fan favorite soon as he has the perfect skill to become a star. This profitable move may lead Pittsburgh Steelers to the Super Bowl. George Pickens is what the Steelers need in their WR!

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Neha Joshi

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Neha Joshi is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. She is pursuing her postgraduate degree in English Literature from R.D National, Mumbai.
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Gurjyot Singh Dadial