The Chiefs have met with the Georgia WR George Pickens at the Scouting Combine. It’s unclear what role he’ll play in their offense but it seems like they are interested in him. He has a lot of experience playing on special teams and was one of the most explosive return men this past college season for Athens State University, scoring six touchdowns on just 20 kick returns – that’s an average of 28 yards per return!
The “nfl combine date” is when the NFL Scouting Combine will take place. The Georgia wide receiver George Pickens met with the Kansas City Chiefs at the scouting combine.
George Pickens of the Georgia Bulldogs in a 2020 game. Getty Wideout George Pickens of the Georgia Bulldogs in a 2020 game.
NFL clubs are meeting with prospects this week in Indianapolis, as is traditional at the NFL Scouting Combine, to get a feel for particular players before and/or after they walk the field to demonstrate their physical ability as part of the pre-draft process.
For the Kansas City Chiefs, they visited with one player in particular who has piqued the curiosity of franchise fans.
According to Charles Goldman of the Chiefs Wire, Georgia wide receiver George Pickens spoke with the Chiefs and numerous other clubs at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.
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On March 2, Goldman reported, “Georgia WR George Pickens informed reporters that he visited with the Chiefs, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, and Green Bay Packers.” “He didn’t clarify whether the interviews were official or informal, but it’s crucial to note that during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, clubs interact with the majority of players in some capacity.”
Pickens tore his ACL in the spring of 2021, but he was able to return in time to play for Georgia in the last four games of the season. According to Sports Reference, he had five receptions for 107 yards in those games, averaging 21.4 yards per grab. During Georgia’s National Championship win against Alabama on January 10, he led the team in receiving yards (52).
According to NFL.com, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound receiver ran an official 4.47 40-yard sprint at the Combine.
As Goldman pointed out, the fact that Pickens met with Kansas City in Indy doesn’t mean anything. However, it raises the issue of whether the Chiefs will attempt to address their wide receiver depth via the draft rather than free agency this summer, or both.
The Chiefs’ Wide Receivers Depth Must Be Addressed
Kansas City’s offense has been particularly effective in the past when it has funneled the ball to wide receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce. However, the Chiefs’ offense will need a third, consistent pass-catcher in order to produce at a top level in the future, as seen by their performance in 2021.
Wideout in his third year According to Pro Football Reference, Byron Pringle had a career year last season, setting career highs in targets (60), receptions (42), yards (568), and touchdowns (5). Pringle and fellow receiver Demarcus Robinson, on the other hand, are pending free agents, with the former expected to earn a contract that Kansas City may not be able to match.
According to Pro Football Reference, Mecole Hardman, a receiver the Chiefs selected in the second round in 2019, had career highs in targets (83), receptions (59), and yards (693). Despite having a stellar year, Hardman does not look to be the explosive third option in the passing game that Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes need for consistency.
Josh Gordon, a veteran wideout, was signed with the hopes of becoming the solution to Kansas City’s troubles opposite Tyreek Hill. In his debut season with the Chiefs, though, his effect was negligible (five catches, 32 yards). Gordon, 30, no longer resembles the All-Pro receiver he was with the Cleveland Browns.
As a result, bringing in a No. 2 receiver capable of routinely posing a danger to opposing defenses is one of Kansas City’s main concerns this offseason.
Twitter Reacts to Chiefs’ Pickens Meeting
Kansas City’s meeting with Pickens at the NFL Scouting Combine drew a lot of attention on Twitter.
“If the Chiefs do choose a defensive player with the 30th pick,” one Twitter user said, “it would be good to draft George Pickens at 62 if he’s still on the board.”
If the Chiefs do draft a defensive player with the 30th pick, it would be good if George Pickens was still available at 62. https://t.co/AUBfEmqlwV
— March 3, 2022, Let’s Chat Chiefs (@LetsChatChiefs)
“Georgia WR George Pickens has met with the Chiefs. “Could he be the Chiefs’ long-awaited WR2?” another person commented.
Georgia wide receiver George Pickens has visited with the Chiefs. Is he the WR2 the Chiefs have been looking for? #ChiefsKingdom
March 2, 2022 — KingdomChatter podcast (@kingdomchatter)
Another user added, “If George Pickens is still available at 30 and the Chiefs DON’T choose him, I will give Brett Veach the meanest noogie of his life.”
I’ll give Brett Veach the meanest noogie of his life if George Pickens is available at 30 and the Chiefs DON’T pick him.
— @ChamarrJase (@JustYourAboveAverageFootballFan) March 2, 2022
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