Kenny Pickett Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 28
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 218 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R1, #20
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.0
- Pos rank
- QB40
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Lions, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET 1st vs. QBs, favorable
Kenny Pickett Bio
Kenny Pickett is a quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, where he wears No. 12. Born June 6, 1998, in Oakhurst, NJ, he attended Ocean Township and played college football at Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Pickett in round 1, pick 20, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on March 16, 2024. He was traded to the Cleveland Browns on March 12, 2025. He was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders on August 26, 2025. Since then, Pickett played for the Philadelphia Eagles (2024) and Las Vegas Raiders (2025) and joined the Carolina Panthers in 2026.
In 38 regular-season games since 2022, he has thrown for 4,953 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 4 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Carolina Panthers Current team2026–present
He was a backup, appearing in 2 games without a start.
Las Vegas Raiders2025
Acquired in a trade with the Cleveland Browns on August 26, 2025. He was a part-time starter, with 2 starts in 6 games.
Philadelphia Eagles2024
Acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 16, 2024. He was a backup, appearing in 5 games without a start. Member of the Super Bowl LIX champion Eagles.
Pittsburgh Steelers2022–2023
Selected in round 1, pick 20, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 25 starts in 25 games.
College: Pittsburgh
Transactions
- ContractAgreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers.
- TradedTraded by the Cleveland Browns to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2026 fifth-round pick.
- TradedTraded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the Cleveland Browns for QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
- TradedTraded by the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2024 third-round pick, a 2025 seventh-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Steelers.
- DraftedSelected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in round 1, pick 20.
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About Kenny Pickett: Bio FAQ
How old is Kenny Pickett?
Kenny Pickett is 28 years old. He was born on June 6, 1998. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Kenny Pickett?
Kenny Pickett is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 218 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Carolina Panthers.
How much does Kenny Pickett weigh?
Kenny Pickett weighs 218 pounds, his listed weight on the Carolina Panthers roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Kenny Pickett wear?
Kenny Pickett wears number 12 for the Carolina Panthers. He plays quarterback.
What position does Kenny Pickett play?
Kenny Pickett plays quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, wearing number 12. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Kenny Pickett play for?
Kenny Pickett plays for the Carolina Panthers as a quarterback. He has been with the Panthers since 2026.
Where did Kenny Pickett go to college?
Kenny Pickett played college football at Pittsburgh, after attending Ocean Township (NJ). The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him out of Pittsburgh in 2022.
When was Kenny Pickett drafted?
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Kenny Pickett in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 20th overall pick, out of Pittsburgh.
What round was Kenny Pickett drafted in?
Kenny Pickett was a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 20th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What pick was Kenny Pickett in the NFL Draft?
Kenny Pickett was the 20th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round.
Where is Kenny Pickett from?
Kenny Pickett went to high school in New Jersey, at Ocean Township, before playing college football at Pittsburgh.
When is Kenny Pickett's birthday?
Kenny Pickett's birthday is June 6. He was born on June 6, 1998 and is 28 years old.
How long has Kenny Pickett been in the NFL?
2026 is Kenny Pickett's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Kenny Pickett played for?
Kenny Pickett has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers. View his career statistics.
Has Kenny Pickett won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Kenny Pickett was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles team that won Super Bowl LIX after the 2024 season.