History of George Pickens in Timeline

George Pickens is an 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. Before his professional career, Pickens played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship.

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March 4, 2001: George Pickens' Birth

On March 4, 2001, George Malik Pickens Jr. was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver.

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November 8, 2018: Last game of scoring 40 points

George Pickens was on the receiving end of a 20 yard touchdown pass from Russel Wilson on November 10, and on December 1st's game he was the team's leading receiver; it was the first game the Steelers had put up over 40 points since November 8, 2018.

November 16, 2018: Highest stat line at Hoover High School

On November 16, 2018, George Pickens had five receptions for 202 yards, achieving his highest stat line during his time at Hoover High School.

June 2019: Graduation from Hoover High School

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

2019: Leading the team in receptions

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

2021: Tearing his ACL

In the spring of 2021, George Pickens tore his ACL, causing him to miss most of his junior season.

2022: Viral Meme During NFL Draft

During the second night of the 2022 NFL draft, George Pickens' attire and nonchalant posture while watching the draft from his family's living room became a viral meme after he was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2022: First season in the NFL

In 2022, George Pickens made his first professional start in the Steelers season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. He finished the 2022 season with 52 receptions for 801 yards and a team-high four receiving touchdowns.

2022: Playing in the College Football Playoff National Championship game

In 2022, George Pickens returned to play in the final four games, catching 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.

2022: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers

In 2022, George Pickens was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round (52nd overall) of the NFL draft.

2022: Moving into an apartment with his brother

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

2023: Second season in the NFL

In 2023, George Pickens finished his second NFL season with 63 receptions for 1,140 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games and 16 starts, leading the league in yards per reception with 18.1.

2023: Criticism for lacking effort on the field

Throughout the 2023 season, George Pickens faced controversy and criticism for his perceived lack of effort on the field, leading to social media posts and clarifications regarding his commitment to the Steelers.

2024: Named wide receiver one on the Steelers' depth chart

Following the 2024 preseason, George Pickens was named wide receiver one on the Steelers' depth chart, and experienced both successes and setbacks throughout the season's early games, including a 100+ receiving yard game and a costly fumble.

May 7, 2025: Traded to the Dallas Cowboys

On May 7, 2025, George Pickens was traded by the Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys along with a 2027 sixth round pick for a 2026 third round pick and a 2027 fifth round pick.