Why does Kenny Pickett wear gloves?

Kenny Pickett is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburg Steelers of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and was drafted by the Steelers in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Various journalists scrutinised Pickett prior to the draft for the size of his hands, measured at 8 1/2 inches, believing it could make him more prone to fumbling the ball. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. It was the latest selection of a quarterback in a draft since 1997.

Why does Kenny Pickett wear gloves?

There are adaptive strategies available to shorter-handed quarterbacks. They can wear gloves, which Pickett has done since high school. They can grip the football near the more narrow part of the ball.

Pickett’s hand size measured one eight of an inch larger, at eight and five-eighths inches.