PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens developed a knack for making jaw-dropping acrobatic catches downfield in his rookie year. His most notable catch was his full-extension, one-handed grab against the Cleveland Browns in Week 3, which drew shades of Odell Beckham Jr.
If it was a 50/50 ball, the former Georgia Bulldog was most likely come down with it. Pickens 18 contested catches in 2022 were the the most that Pro Football Focus ever charted by a rookie in a single season (2016-present).
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