He completed his school profession as Pitt’s all-time chief in wins (32), passing yards (12,303), cross completions (1,045), whole offense (13,112), TD duty (102), and passing TDs (81).
The soon-to-be 26-year-old made his NFL debut in Week 4 of his rookie season and set a franchise document for many passing yards (327) in a primary profession begin the next week in opposition to the Buffalo Payments. Pickett grew to become the fourth rookie quarterback to choose up a victory of their first begin at residence for the reason that 1970 AFL-NFL merger and the eighth rookie in NFL historical past to defeat QB Tom Brady in Week 6 vs. Tampa Bay.
Pickett confirmed a ton of promise throwing only one interception in his final eight begins of the season. The Steelers gained six of their ultimate seven video games to complete 9-8 general. Pickett led all NFL rookies with 2,404 passing yards and joined Ben Roethlisberger (2,621 in 2004) as the one rookies in Steelers historical past to ever cross for two,000 or extra yards.
This previous yr, Pickett began the primary 12 video games and accomplished 62 p.c of his makes an attempt for two,070 yards with six touchdowns in opposition to 4 interceptions, profitable seven of these begins. He suffered an ankle damage within the first half of the Week 13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The Steelers went on a three-game win streak to finish the season with Mason Rudolph at quarterback and determined to experience the recent hand into the playoffs, the place they misplaced to the Buffalo Payments within the Wild Card Spherical.
In two seasons, Pickett was 14-10 as a starter, finishing 62.6 p.c of his passes for 4,474 yards with 13 touchdowns in opposition to 13 interceptions.
The Eagles now have Hurts, Pickett, and Tanner McKee at quarterback. Marcus Mariota, final yr’s No. 2, signed with Washington in free company.