History of George Pickens in Timeline
George Malik Pickens Jr. is an American football player who currently plays as a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. He was drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of Georgia. Pickens' selection marked the continuation of a trend of Georgia wide receivers entering the NFL.
March 4, 2001: Birth of George Pickens
George Pickens was born on March 4, 2001.
November 8, 2018: Steelers High Scoring Game since 2018
On this date the Steelers scored over 40 points for the first time since November 8, 2018.
November 16, 2018: High School Football Performance
On November 16, 2018, George Pickens had a standout performance in high school, catching five passes for 202 yards.
June 2019: High School Graduation
George Pickens graduated from Hoover High School in June 2019.
2019: Freshman Season at Georgia
In 2019, George Pickens had a successful freshman season at the University of Georgia, leading the team in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.
2021: ACL Injury
George Pickens suffered a torn ACL in the spring of 2021, causing him to miss most of his junior season.
2022: Rookie Season with Steelers
George Pickens made his NFL debut and scored his first professional touchdown in 2022. He also made a memorable one-handed catch against the Cleveland Browns.
2022: College Football Playoff National Championship and NFL Draft Declaration
George Pickens returned to play in the final games of his junior season in 2022, contributing to Georgia's National Championship victory. He then declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.
2022: Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers
George Pickens was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
2022: NFL Draft
George Pickens was drafted into the NFL by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022.
2023: Second Season with Steelers
During the 2023 season, Pickens had several strong performances, including games with over 100 receiving yards and multiple touchdowns. He also led the league in yards per reception.
2023: Controversy and Social Media Posts
In 2023, George Pickens faced criticism for his on-field effort and caused controversy with social media posts expressing a desire to be "free," though he later clarified the posts were not directed at the Steelers.
2024: Start of 2024 Season
George Pickens began the 2024 season as the Steelers' wide receiver one. He had a 100+ yard receiving game against the Colts in Week 4, but also fumbled the ball.
