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Why didn’t Kenny Pickett play in the Peach Bowl? Why did Pickett opt out of the Peach Bowl?

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Kenneth Shane Pickett is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

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Kenny Pickett was raised in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, and attended Ocean Township High School in Oakhurst.

Kenny Pickett led the Ocean Township Spartans to the New Jersey Central Group III semifinal game as a junior, leading his team to a 9-2 record.

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During Kenny Pickett’s career, he passed for 4,670 yards with 43 touchdowns and rushed for 873 yards and 17 touchdowns.

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Kenny Pickett originally committed to play college football at Temple University, but changed the commitment to the University of Pittsburgh.

Why didn’t Kenny Pickett play in the Peach Bowl?

Despite finishing third in the Heisman Trophy voting, Kenny Pickett didn’t play in the Peach Bowl because he was protecting his NFL draft status.

Why did Pickett opt out of the Peach Bowl?

Kenny Pickett opted out of the Peach Bowl to avoid injury and secure his position as a projected first-round draft pick.

 


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