Here's the list of current ACC starting quarterbacks who have appeared in more career games than Pitt's Kenny Pickett:
None.
That's it. That's the list.
Pickett enters his senior season with 30 career appearances, the same number as Clemson junior Trevor Lawrence. Pickett became the Panthers' starter in the final game of the 2017 regular season -- a memorable victory against No. 2 Miami -- and has started all but one game since, missing last season's narrow victory over Delaware while recovering from a shoulder injury.
When it comes to experience at the position, Pickett has that in bunches, but for the Panthers to improve upon an 8-5 record in 2019, his play must improve.
Let's take a close look at Pitt's quarterback position group.
STARTER: PICKETT
There are a lot of positives to Pickett's game. He's gritty with a smooth throwing motion and good velocity, plus he's a strong leader and pretty accurate. According to Pro Football Focus, Pickett (6-foot-2, 220 pounds) posted the 12th-lowest uncatchable pass rate last season in FBS. What's been missing for Pickett is the ability to make big plays in the passing game with consistency. In 26 starts the past two seasons, Pickett has 25 touchdowns. For Pitt to challenge in the ACC Coastal, Pickett needs to shake his game-manager image and make more plays in his second season with pass-happy offensive coordinator Mark Whipple.
Happy birthday KP! No better kid in America. Pitt has been lucky to have you as their QB. Talent, leadership, toughness and ultimate competitor. Will always have your back. Love ya brother. @kennypickett10 pic.twitter.com/eS4o4CJzd5
— Tony Racioppi (@Tonyrazz03) June 6, 2020
