Kenny Pickett

Kenny Pickett
Pickett in 2023
Carolina Panthers
PositionQuarterback
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1998-06-06) June 6, 1998
Ocean Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolOcean Township (New Jersey)
CollegePittsburgh (2017–2021)
NFL draft2022: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Passing attempts800
Passing completions499
Completion percentage62.4%
TDINT16–16
Passing yards4,953
Passer rating78.2
Rushing yards328
Rushing touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kenneth Pickett (born June 6, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers, winning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 2021, and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. Pickett spent two seasons as the Steelers' primary starter, helping lead the team to a playoff appearance in 2023. Due to inconsistent play, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he spent one season as a backup and was a member of the team that won Super Bowl LIX.