With the top passing prospects of the 2022 NFL draft having completed their auditions at this year’s combine, even more connections will be made between the group and quarterback-needy teams. And, in perhaps a key development, another prominent member of the Carolina Panthers organization has been linked to University of Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett.
According to longtime NFL reporter and 710 ESPN Seattle’s John Clayton, who joined 93.7 The Fan earlier this week, owner David Tepper “loves and wants” the Pitt Panther.
.@JohnClaytonNFL on @937theFan: "I know David Tepper the owner of the Carolina Panthers loves Kenny Pickett and wants Kenny Pickett."
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) March 2, 2022
As holders of the sixth overall pick, the Panthers will certainly have more than a decent shot at making Tepper’s reported dream a reality. It may also be worth noting that Tepper—a graduate and noted donor of the University of Pittsburgh—has some ties to the city outside of his previous ownership stake in the Steelers.
This, of course, is a second (big) precursor of the Pickett-to-Carolina train. In 2016, head coach Matt Rhule recruited Pickett to Temple University. Although the New Jersey native never played a snap under Rhule, the history and mutual respect has remained.
So, could the boss gets what the boss wants . . . if this is what the boss really wants?
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