History of George Pickens in Timeline

George Pickens is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing 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 is known for his receiving abilities in the NFL.

Sections (1)

Full Timeline

March 4, 2001: George Pickens' Birth

George Pickens Jr. was born on March 4, 2001.

Others born on this day/year

November 8, 2018: Steelers' 40-point Game

On November 8, 2018, was the last time the Steelers had put up over 40 points in a single game before December 1.

November 16, 2018: Highest Stat Line at Hoover High School

On November 16, 2018, George Pickens achieved his highest stat line at Hoover High School, with five receptions for 202 yards.

June 2019: Graduation from Hoover High School

In June 2019, George Pickens graduated from Hoover High School.

2019: Freshman Year at Georgia

In 2019, during his freshman year at Georgia, George Pickens led the team in receptions (49), receiving yards (727), and receiving touchdowns (8).

2021: ACL Tear

In the spring of 2021, George Pickens tore his ACL and missed most of his junior season.

2022: Moving to Pittsburgh

After being drafted by the Steelers in 2022, George Pickens moved into an apartment in Pittsburgh with his older brother.

2022: Viral Draft Meme

During the 2022 NFL Draft, George Pickens became a viral meme due to his casual attire and demeanor as he was selected by the Steelers, which he later explained was due to frustration from not being picked in the first round.

2022: Drafted by the Steelers

In 2022, George Pickens was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL.

2022: First Season with the Steelers

In 2022, Pickens had a notable first season with the Steelers, making highlight-reel catches and scoring his first professional touchdown, finishing the season with 52 receptions for 801 yards and four touchdowns.

2022: Return and Championship Win

In 2022, Pickens returned to play in the final four games, making a crucial 52-yard reception in Georgia's win over Alabama in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship game before declaring for the NFL draft.

2023: Second NFL Season

During the 2023 season, George Pickens recorded multiple games with significant receiving yards and touchdowns, concluding the season with 63 receptions for 1,140 yards and five touchdowns, leading the league in yards per reception with 18.1.

2023: Criticism and Social Media Response

In 2023, George Pickens faced criticism for his effort on the field after the Steelers' victory over the Titans, leading to a controversial "free me" post on Instagram and deletion of Steelers-related content, which he later clarified was unrelated to football.

2023: Thanksgiving with Teammate

In 2023, George Pickens spent Thanksgiving with teammate Broderick Jones at head coach Mike Tomlin's home.

2024: Starting Wide Receiver and Season Performances

In 2024, Pickens was named wide receiver one on the Steelers' depth chart, experiencing varying performances including a 100+ receiving yard game, a costly fumble, and a statistically poor game against the Cowboys involving a failed lateral play, before rebounding with a strong performance against the Jets.