History of Kenny Pickett in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 2, 2025

Kenneth Shane Pickett is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. He gained prominence at the University of Pittsburgh, earning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, he served as their primary starter for two seasons, leading them to a playoff berth in 2023. Following inconsistent performance, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, won Super Bowl LIX as a backup, before being traded to the Raiders in 2025.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1976: Best Record Since 1976

Pittsburgh finished 11-2 in games Kenny Pickett started in 2021, the school's best record since 1976.

June 6, 1998: Kenneth Shane Pickett Born

On June 6, 1998, Kenneth Shane Pickett was born. He is now a professional football quarterback.

2004: Steelers Drafted Ben Roethlisberger

The Steelers had not selected a quarterback as high as Kenny Pickett since drafting Ben Roethlisberger in 2004.

2017: Graduated High School

In 2017, Kenny Pickett graduated from Ocean Township High School.

2017: First Career Start

In 2017, Kenny Pickett started his first career game for Pittsburgh against the Miami Hurricanes, leading the team to an upset victory.

2018: ACC Coastal Division Championship

In 2018, Kenny Pickett led Pittsburgh to their first ever Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division Championship in his first season as the full-time starter.

2019: Quick Lane Bowl Victory

In 2019, Kenny Pickett led the Panthers to a victory in the Quick Lane Bowl against the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

2019: Sister Became Coach

In 2019, Kenny Pickett's sister, Alex, became the coach of Seton Hill University's women's soccer team.

2020: Shortened Season Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, Kenny Pickett and the Panthers played in a shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finishing with a 6-5 record.

2020: Extra Year of Eligibility Granted

In 2020, the NCAA granted all fall athletes an extra year of eligibility.

2021: Returned as Starting Quarterback

In 2021, Kenny Pickett used the extra year of eligibility to return as the Panthers' starting quarterback.

December 20, 2022: Franco Harris' Death

On December 20, 2022, Franco Harris passed away after announcing the selection of Kenny Pickett to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2022: Resided in Cranberry

From 2022, Kenny Pickett resided in Cranberry, a suburb of Pittsburgh.

2022: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers

In 2022, Kenny Pickett was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the NFL draft.

March 13, 2023: Game Ball Displayed in Hall of Fame

On March 13, 2023, the game ball from the Steelers' victory over the Las Vegas Raiders was put on display in the Professional Football Hall of Fame.

June 24, 2023: Married Amy Paternoster

On June 24, 2023, Kenny Pickett married Amy Paternoster, a former women's soccer player at Princeton University.

2023: Playoff Appearance with the Steelers

In 2023, Kenny Pickett helped lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a playoff appearance.

March 16, 2024: Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles

On March 16, 2024, Kenny Pickett was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles along with a 2024 fourth-round pick in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks.

2024: Sold Home in Cranberry

In early 2024, Kenny Pickett sold his home in Cranberry following his trade to the Philadelphia Eagles.

March 12, 2025: Traded to the Cleveland Browns

On March 12, 2025, the Eagles traded Kenny Pickett to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.