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Gerry Dulac

Steelers WR George Pickens proud to silence skeptics after rookie season

Rookie receiver George Pickens routinely put his skill set on display with the Steelers, basically from the first day of training camp at Saint Vincent College.

It was on display through the regular season, too, when he finished fourth among rookie receivers in receptions (52) and yards (801), but led them all in average yards per catch (15.4) and 20-yard receptions (17). That despite being targeted 63 fewer times than the league's rookie leader in receptions and yards, Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets.

It was certainly out there for everyone to see on Sunday, as well, when Pickens produced the longest touchdown of the season — a 31-yard pass from Kenny Pickett — and also had catches of 24 and 17 yards.

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