NFL Draft 2022: Recap and analysis after the weekend of picks

We could’ve seen these picks coming: Skyy Moore & Kenny Pickett

It was hard to choose between these two here, so let’s go with two names that were linked to their respective teams in the pre-draft process. While it’ll be difficult to replicate Tyreek Hill’s role, Skyy Moore will give defenders fits in Andy Reid’s offense playing with Patrick Mahomes.

I think the Western Michigan product has the floor to be a high-level slot receiver for the Chiefs, but he’s showcased the ability to be a shifty and versatile receiver with his play inside and out, even at 5-foot-10 and 195 pounds.

Moore should be able to contribute to the KC offense right away, even with JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman in the lineup.

Pickett was next for me, though, as the former Pitt Panther gets to “stay home” right at Heinz Field. The 2021 Heisman finalist may not be the most elite in terms of physical prowess, but he’s got a good enough arm, pretty decent mobility, and is a strong decision-maker that throws with accuracy.

This pick also makes sense for the Steelers right away. They may have signed Mitchell Trubisky this offseason, but they clearly weren’t comfortable with him and Mason Rudolph being their top-two passers heading into the season.

As much as this is a feel-good story, I do believe Pickett can be successful with Pittsburgh. As long as he’s able to spread the ball to weapons like Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, and Pat Freiermuth, as well as Najee Harris in the backfield, Pickett won’t need to be prime Ben Roethlisberger.

But as long as he’s not the Big Ben of the last couple of seasons either, Pickett and the Steelers should be just fine.