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Kenny Pickett

QB

Kenny Pickett came into the league as a 1st-round selection (20th overall) in 2022, drafted out of Pittsburgh. Now with CAR, he's in his 5th NFL season. Last season's 41.6 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 28th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Burst is his calling card, grading in the 81st percentile among his peers. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,953 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 220#

College

Pittsburgh

Draft

Rd 1, 20th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
45.3

38th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 1 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.34
Total EPA×0.24-0.32
Conversion×0.08-0.08
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.06
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.24
Ball security×0.12+0.04

Week 1 projection · vs CHI

Methodology
Pass yds145.1 (67–223.2)53% 140.5+
Pass yds145.1 (67–223.2)53% 140.5+
Pass yds145.1 (67–223.2)53% 140.5+
Pass yds145.1 (67–223.2)53% 140.5+
Pass yds145.1 (67–223.2)53% 140.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rush yds33.5 (9.9–57)46% 35.5+
Rush yds33.5 (9.9–57)46% 35.5+
Rush yds33.5 (9.9–57)46% 35.5+
Rush yds33.5 (9.9–57)46% 35.5+
Rush yds33.5 (9.9–57)46% 35.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed55▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst81▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility59▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size57▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength48▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy36▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security48▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance47▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility36▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume10▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion46▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR45.3220
2025LV30.26188122
2024PHI49.452912151
2023PIT41.61220706541
2022PIT52.413240472373

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Kenny Pickett has played in 38 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: PIT (2022–2023), PHI (2024), LV (2025), CAR (2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 4,953 yards and 16 touchdowns with 16 interceptions. He has rushed for 348 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2022 with PIT: 2,404 yards and 7 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2022: a 52.4, in the 68th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI24 rush yds, 0 TD45.4
Week 2ATL-4 rush yds, 0 TD43

Kenny Pickett — common questions

What position does Kenny Pickett play?
Kenny Pickett is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Kenny Pickett played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kenny Pickett has played for PIT (2022–2023), PHI (2024), LV (2025), CAR (2026).
Where did Kenny Pickett go to college?
Kenny Pickett played college football at Pittsburgh.
When was Kenny Pickett drafted?
Kenny Pickett was selected in round 1, 20th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kenny Pickett scored?
Kenny Pickett has 21 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (16 passing, 5 rushing).
What is Kenny Pickett's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kenny Pickett rated 45.3 for 2026, the 38th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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