Pitt Quarterback Kenny Pickett Will Not Play In Peach Bowl
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Kenny Pickett will not play in the Peach Bowl.
Pitt's quarterback announced Thursday on social media that he is forgoing the game to begin training for the 2022 NFL Draft.
Forever a Pitt Man #H2P pic.twitter.com/fq0Sw06dIa
— Kenny Pickett (@kennypickett10) December 17, 2021
Pickett previously said he was "undecided" on playing against Michigan State in Atlanta on Dec. 30.
A Pitt man. A Pitt LEGEND.
— Pitt Panthers (@Pitt_ATHLETICS) December 17, 2021
Thank you, @kennypickett10!#H2P pic.twitter.com/6q79vy1ve0
Pickett, who finished third for the Heisman Trophy, threw for a team-record 4,319 yards passing and 42 passing touchdowns this season. He added five rushing scores.
He also became Pitt's all-time leader in completions, passing yards, total offense and passing touchdowns.
His final start was a win against Wake Forrest in the ACC Championship game.