Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is adding one more accolade from his Pitt days before he begins his NFL journey.
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The ACC has named Pickett their Male Athlete of the Year, the first time a Pitt athlete, male or female, has received the honor.
Pickett was a huge reason the Panthers became ACC champions for the first time in school history.
He was also a Heisman finalist and was so impressive in his fifth-year at Pitt, his draft stock skyrocketed and he became the only quarterback selected in the first round of this year’s draft.
"It is a tremendous honor to receive this award from the ACC, a conference that annually produces so many accomplished athletes," said Pickett. "As always, I share this honor with my Pitt teammates, coaches and staff. Winning the ACC championship together is something I will cherish forever."
As the university points out in a release, Pickett is receiving an award that has had past recipients like Michael Jordan, Phillip Rivers and recently Trevor Lawrence last season.
"Kenny had a historic year, not only for Pitt but also for the Atlantic Coast Conference," Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi said. "He represented our university, the city of Pittsburgh and the ACC with the utmost class every step of the way. Kenny is a very deserving recipient of this prestigious award and we are, yet again, tremendously proud of him."
It's just the latest in a long list of awards and accomplishments for Pickett, who hopes to continue that success in the NFL.
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