Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens is already running extremely fast under a year after he tore his ACL. He boosted his NFL draft stock with a 4.40 second 40-yard dash time.
George Pickens is proving that he is fully healthy. He is making a strong case that he is worthy of a first round selection. The former five-star recruit has great size, speed, and hands.
Don’t doubt his willpower either. Pickens rehabbed long hours to return from his torn ACL. Pickens could have elected to sit out and not risk injury and nobody would have faulted him.
Pickens’ college stats are deceptive. He finished his career with 90 receptions for 1,347 yards, and 14 touchdowns, but he is more talented than his numbers. A large portion of his career at Georgia was filled with inconsistent quarterback play. In the end it all paid off. Pickens ended his Georgia career as a national champion and made a big catch in the national championship game.
Here’s a look at his 40-yard dash at the 2022 NFL combine in Indianapolis, Indiana:
6'3" and 200 lbs and @GeorgiaFootball WR George Pickens just ran a 4.4u flat.
📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/ru3DWKg5Xw
— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2022
Pickens’ first 40-yard dash was an impressive 4.43. Here’s a look at his first run:
George said watch me work 👀
📺: #NFLCombine March 3-6 on @nflnetwork @geo_Thagoat | #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/i5j7lhBVtQ
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) March 4, 2022
