Twitter Reaction: What’s Being Said About Kenny Pickett on 2022 NFL Draft Day

The much-anticipated day is here for Kenny Pickett.

Following a season where he led the Pitt Panthers to their first ACC Championship and became a Heisman Trophy candidate, Pickett is hoping to hear his name selected in the 1st Round of the 2022 NFL Draft. This has been a meteoric rise for Pickett because prior to last season, he was a consensus Day 3 pick.

While nothing is a certainty, most NFL talent evaluators have Pickett being selected in tonight’s first round.

The Draft begins tonight at 8 PM and Pittsburgh Sports Now will keep you updated on everything that’s being said about Pickett prior to the start of the draft.

We’ll update this post throughout the day.

Garden State bound to spend a special evening with a very special QB #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/o0XfFlLjQI

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) April 28, 2022

The pride of Ocean Township.

The pride of Pittsburgh.#NFLDraft night for Kenny Pickett.#H2P » @NFL pic.twitter.com/fgfvnRoYD7

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) April 28, 2022

Interesting stat from @PFF_Steve on @937theFan

Steelers offense had Big Ben get the ball out in 2.4 seconds.

Kenny Pickett held onto the ball for more than 3 seconds at Pitt per drop back.

Only QBs who do that in today's NFL are Russell Wilson Deshaun Watson Josh Allen.

— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) April 28, 2022

I’m excited to see what the future holds for ya #8…One of the best competitors & leaders I have ever been around. #H2P #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/H2uI1jHnt8

— Coach Eric Kasperowicz (@CoachKasper) April 28, 2022

Kenny Pickett: Career high 92.1 passing grade in 2021

Highest among all draft-eligible Quarterbacks last season🎯 pic.twitter.com/FfQ7WCFBxE

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 28, 2022

I would like to congratulate whichever @NFL team is smart enough to draft @kennypickett10 tonight. Not only a great player, but one of the best people and leaders I’ve EVER been around! #H2P #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/o72Y8rGHOv

— Charlie Partridge (@CoachPartridge) April 28, 2022

The #Steelers passed on Malik Willis to take Kenny Pickett in the final https://t.co/aarWdoU0Y8 mock draft. https://t.co/K9PmTRnvkK pic.twitter.com/dVGB6p0zII

— Steelers Now (@PghSteelersNow) April 28, 2022

The Panthers are one of the teams expected to take a QB (likely Pickett) but a new report says Carolina won't be taking a quarterback at #6.https://t.co/UueIzs3YYj

— 93.7 The Fan (@937theFan) April 28, 2022

Excited for my #Pitt brother Kenny Pickett tonight! Can’t wait to see where he lands! #H2P More #Pitt brothers – @DougWhaley9 & @scorindorin talk it over with @albyox & @JennaHarner11 on our live “Inside the Draft” show tonight at 7:30 on #wpxi & our #wpxi Now streaming app! pic.twitter.com/rqd1fYZVPC

— Kellie Burkett (@KellieBwpxi) April 28, 2022

NFL Draft! Time to make a lifelong dream a reality. Hard work, dedication and sacrifice to be great all makes it worth it. @test_football @kennypickett10 @CoachDuzzPittFB @nfl @nfldraft #nfl #nfldraft #rd1 #quarterback #Jersey #pittpanthers #pittsburgh #draft #TESTnation pic.twitter.com/SaRcnRIy34

— Tony Racioppi (@Tonyrazz03) April 28, 2022

Kenny Pickett will be a Pro Bowl quarterback with a chance to be a Hall of Famer. Pitt has a history of producing not good but GREAT NFL players. Do the right thing Steelers! Keep Kenny in town!

— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) April 28, 2022

Kenny Pickett in the house!!!💙💛 So exciting to have our hometown hero back at OTES! Wishing Kenny all the best tomorrow in the NFL draft!! #H2P #NFLdraft  @kennypickett10 #spartanlegacy #otespride #SEL #StrongEmpoweredLeaders pic.twitter.com/9pZDyIDXTs

— Tina Conti (@SELCoachConti) April 27, 2022