Pickett, a New Jersey native, became a Pitt football legend in 2021. Pickett led the Panthers to an ACC championship and was named a Heisman Trophy finalist. He was selected with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft by the Steelers, keeping him on the North Shore.

This time a year ago, Kenny Pickett did not see himself where he stands today. Pickett, who was the first-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, was the Steelers’ starting quarterback 365 days ago.

The Philadelphia Eagles are a win away from immortality — which means former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is a win away from his first Super Bowl ring.