Kenneth Shane Pickett has made a name for himself at the highest level and is considered an up-and-coming star. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and impressed everyone with his performances. He was born on June 6, 1998, in Oakhurst, New Jersey and attended Ocean Township High School.
As a junior, he excelled in leading the Ocean Township Spartans to the New Jersey Central Group III semifinal game, leading his team to a 9-2 record. Additionally, 247Sports ranked Pickett as the 23rd best high school football player in New Jersey his senior year, which is enough of a testament to his talent.
‘She looks more nervous than him’: Twitter goes crazy after noticing Kenny Pickett’s girlfriend Amy Paternoster’s reaction during the draft
Pickett’s numbers are indeed impressive and he has also received several prestigious awards. Initially, Pickett He decided to play college football at Temple University, but ultimately chose to play for the University of Pittsburgh. During the 2022 NFL Draft, Kenneth was with family and friends, but seemed a little nervous since his name did not appear in the draft.
At this point, the cameras turned to Kenny’s girlfriend, Amy Paternoster, who looked extremely worried and, as expected, the internet went into overdrive. Reactions started pouring in, with many saying Amy could see her boyfriend’s millions of dollars disappear.
In the end, everything worked out for Pickett and his family, as the talented quarterback was selected by the Steelers with the 20th pick in the draft. It will be interesting to see how Pickett performs for the Pittsburgh-based franchise next season.
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