The start of the NFL season is still more than a month away, but the start of training camp means highlights are starting to pour in. And in Pittsburgh, second-year Steelers wide receiver George Pickens made a catch for the ages during practice on Tuesday that had fans in awe.
Pickens, who tallied more than 800 receiving yards in rookie season with the Steelers, went up against rookie Joey Porter Jr. in practice reps Tuesday. The result: One of the best plays you’ll ever see. Despite Porter Jr. running with him stride-for-stride, Pickens was able to work back to the football and snare the pass with one hand while in midair, despite taking a hit from Porter.
Here’s footage of the remarkable grab:
BRO! OMG!!! Pickens vs JPJ!!! #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/SzIIbGgmBr
— B-Wall (@BWall) August 1, 2023
Pickens appeared to talk to some trash after making the catch, shoving the ball into Porter’s chest. Porter then threw the ball back at Pickens as he continued to celebrate.
Fans were wowed by Pickens’ incredible hands.
best hands in the league https://t.co/mnHGqqyqKs
— Papa (@Papa_Ray3) August 1, 2023
I can't explain it but somehow George Pickens was floating in the air after he caught the ball. Just absolute arrogant hands https://t.co/7wwdFNn1Sj
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) August 1, 2023
Handing the ball back to JPJ is so disrespectful.
— Patrick Damp Exceeding Rate Limits (@SynonymForWet) August 1, 2023
And I absolutely love it. https://t.co/Wgd47qgvEg
Not the DB getting coached up while they celebrating in front of him 😭😭 https://t.co/m4UClqkJff
— enegue (@therealeugene3) August 1, 2023
Craziest catch I’ve ever seen https://t.co/VHOUlmFC5i
— Tevin (@Tpapii_) August 1, 2023
Take a bow, Mr. Pickens.
It could be a big year for the Georgia product and for the Steelers offense as a whole if Pickens is making catches like that.
