The Steelers drafted Pickens in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft out of Georgia. Pickens' talent was never in question but his maturity and work ethic were. The Steelers gave Pickens three seasons but he never seemed fully committed to playing in this offense.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has had a reputation at times for being a difficult player. The former Georgia wideout, while he was with the Pittsburgh Steelers, garnered that reputation, and Pickens has an explanation as to why: Pickens says he’s an alien.