Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens breaks through the defense for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

George Pickens starred over three practices of Cowboys mandatory minicamp

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Jun 12, 2025 3:56 PM ET

Yes, it’s still early, but George Pickens has been everything the Dallas Cowboys hoped he could be throughout their first three mandatory minicamp practices.

Pickens had a tumultuous tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading to a blockbuster trade that landed him in Dallas. He turned heads with a suddenly positive attitude that saw him doing pushups alongside CeeDee Lamb after Lamb dropped a pass during OTAs.

He's also won the respect of quarterback Dak Prescott, who says Pickens has been "phenomenal" since joining the Cowboys.

Beyond showing signs of being an improved teammate, Pickens has been showing out on the practice field. Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram said the wideout had five catches during their Tuesday practice. During that same session, Tommy Yarrish of the team's official website said no one could guard him.

He continued to shine on Wednesday, making multiple catches, including one for a two-point conversion.

Cowboys WR George Pickens debuted his dark visor today.

He hauled in two receptions during the team period including one on an endzone corner route for a two-point conversion. pic.twitter.com/Jvh58mcytb
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) June 11, 2025

Pickens has proven throughout the first three seasons of his career that he can produce at an elite level. What's more impressive is that he has been incredibly efficient despite subpar play at quarterback thus far in his career.

In Dallas, Pickens has found an ideal spot for a fresh start. He has a quarterback who isn't afraid to spread the ball around and an elite wide receiver across from him who will command the attention of the opposing defense.

As long as he continues to approach this opportunity with the same positive energy he showed during camp, Pickens will assert himself as one of the top wideouts in the NFL.

This article first appeared on Dallas Cowboys on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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