Pitt QB Kenny Pickett & UNC QB Sam Howell will draw plenty of in-person eyes tonight. Some 30+ scouts are credentialed for game, including at least five GMs: Kevin Colbert (Steelers), Mike Mayock, George Paton (Broncos), Howie Roseman (Eagles) and Rick Spielman (Vikings). #ESPN
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) November 11, 2021
When the Pitt Panthers take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on Thursday night, there will be a long list of NFL decision-makers in attendance to watch two of the top quarterback prospects in the 2022 NFL draft class.
Pitt’s Kenny Pickett has been arguably the fastest-rising passer in this year’s class, while UNC’s Sam Howell has regained some of his preseason hype with a strong season after bouncing back from a forgettable season opener.
More than 30 league scouts have been credentialed for the game, including five general managers, per ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.
Pickett and Howell are both usual suspects in many mock drafts right now, and their performance Thursday night could go a long way toward keeping them both in that conversation moving forward.
