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George Pickens NFL Draft Profile
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George Pickens Scouting ReportGeorge has the ideal frame to be an impactful receiver at the next level. He possesses impressive length, allowing him to high point the ball. His combination of height, length and athleticism has allowed him to pull off some incredible diving catches. Pickens plays the game with an intense physicality that combined with the above attributes makes him a contested catch monster. He has an impressive catch radius and exceptional ball tracking skills. George displays solid athleticism as a route runner. He can get in and out of his breaks with exceptional suddenness. He demonstrates stellar top end speed. George has the physicality to come across the middle on underneath routes. Once he has the ball in his possession he is not easy to take down. |
Areas for ImprovementAn ACL tear in spring camp would see you done for the entire season. George needs to exhibit to NFL teams that he is fully healed and ready for live action. There is a possibility for him to return within eight months, but if he doesn't return in that timescale he should rethink to return for another season. During his two-year career, George has been guilty of dubious decision-making in several incidents. In 2019, he was suspended by the program for the first half against Georgia Tech due to a violation of team rules. When he made it to the field, he was ejected for throwing punches at Tre Swilling. Last season, he drew an unsportsmanlike penalty against Tennessee. Pickens was branded “selfish” and “undisciplined” by his head coach following the Georgia Tech incident. Those are two attributes that won’t endear him to NFL teams and coaches, and it could ultimately see red flags raised against his name. |
George Pickens Career at GeorgiaPickens wasted no time in taking advantage of those opportunities in the Georgia WR room. The young pass catcher secured a touchdown on his debut against Murray State, adding 78 yards at 19.5 yards per catch. By mid-October, he’d earned his first start against Kentucky, and by early November, he logged his first multi-touchdown game with 2 scores against Missouri. The Alabama native secured a touchdown in each of the final four games of the season. Pickens finished the year in style with a dominant 175 yards from 12 receptions — both career highs — in the Sugar Bowl win over Baylor. He was named MVP to go along with All-SEC Freshman recognition. Having led the team in receiving yards (727) and touchdowns (8), he was also named the co-winner of the team’s Offensive Newcomer of the Year Award. |
George Pickens NFL Draft Player ProfileExpected to be one of the top wide receivers in the 2022 NFL Draft class just a couple of months ago, George Pickens’ current outlook is far from clear. The Georgia WR suffered a torn ACL during spring practice, and at present, it’s unclear when he’ll see the field again. As such, he may not even declare for the draft next year. However, if he does, what does his scouting report from the first two years of his career tell us about where he could stack up in another impressive class? |
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