Andrew Pickett Explained

Andrew Pickett
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Position1:Offensive lineman
Birth Date:12 May 1996
Birth Place:Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Cis:Guelph
High School:Resurrection Catholic Secondary
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:323
Cfldraftedyear:2018
Cfldraftedround:3
Cfldraftedpick:22
Cfldraftedteam:Ottawa Redblacks
Playing Team1:Ottawa Redblacks
Playing Team2:Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Honours:First Team All-Canadian (2017)
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Andrew Pickett (born May 12, 1996) is a Canadian former professional football offensive lineman.

University career

Pickett played U Sports football for the Guelph Gryphons from 2014 to 2017.[1] He was named an OUA All-Star three times and was named a U Sports All-Canadian in 2017.[1] [2]

Professional career

Ottawa Redblacks

Pickett was drafted by the Ottawa Redblacks in the third round, 22nd overall, in the 2018 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 16, 2018.[3] However, he suffered a season-ending injury before the regular season began and spent the entire 2018 season on the injured list.[4] In 2019, he sustained another injury and was again out for the season.[5] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.

Entering the 2021 season fully healthy, Pickett played in his first professional game in the Redblacks' season opening win against the Edmonton Elks on August 7, 2021.[6] He later made his first professional start on September 22, 2021, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[7] He spent part of 2022 training camp with the team, but was released after the first pre-season game on May 29, 2022.[8] He played in 13 regular season games on 2021. However, he was released after the first 2022 pre-season game on May 29, 2022.[9]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On June 14, 2022, it was announced that Pickett had signed a practice roster agreement with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[10] He was promoted to the active roster on June 23, moved back to the practice roster on June 27, and released on July 1, 2022.[11]

Personal life

Pickett was born in Kitchener, Ontario to parents John and Terri Pickett.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018 Gryphons in the CFL . . June 12, 2018.
  2. Web site: Football All-Canadian teams announced . . November 23, 2017.
  3. Web site: Redblacks sign 2018 draft picks . . May 16, 2018.
  4. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . October 28, 2021.
  5. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . October 28, 2021.
  6. Web site: Andrew Pickett . . October 28, 2021.
  7. Web site: Games Notes, Calgary at Ottawa . . October 28, 2021.
  8. Web site: Argos transactions – May 29, 2022 . . May 29, 2022.
  9. Web site: Redblacks transaction notification: May 29, 2022 . . May 29, 2022.
  10. Web site: Ticats add national OL Andrew Pickett . . June 14, 2022.
  11. Web site: Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions . Footballdb.com . 12 August 2024.
  12. Web site: FRIENDLY GIANT: But polite Redblacks offensive lineman Andrew Pickett has mean streak on the field . . Baines . Tim . July 29, 2021.

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