Pickett, a New Jersey native, became a Pitt football legend in 2021. Pickett led the Panthers to an ACC championship and was named a Heisman Trophy finalist. He was selected with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft by the Steelers, keeping him on the North Shore.

This time a year ago, Kenny Pickett did not see himself where he stands today. Pickett, who was the first-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, was the Steelers’ starting quarterback 365 days ago.

Kenny Pickett is supposed to be wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform right now. Drafted to be the next franchise QB in the Black and Gold, Pickett is attending a Super Bowl in only his third year. Except,