Description
- Position
- WR
- Team
- DAL
- Status
- ACT
- Born
- 2001-03-04
- Age
- 25
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 200 lb
- College
- Georgia
- Draft
- 2022 · R2 · Pick 20 · PIT
- Rookie yr
- 2022
Contract
ACTIVE
- APY
- $27.3M/yr
- Total
- $27.3M
- Guaranteed
- $27.3M
- % of cap
- 9.1%
- Term
- 2026–2027 (1y)
Value#16/86
3.25Rec EPA per $1M APY
Career Résumé
4 seasons
| Seasons | 4 2022–2025 |
| Games | 65 |
| Rec Yds | 4,270 |
| Rec | 267 |
| Rec TD | 21 |
| Tgt | 430 |
2026 Projection
| Stat | Floor | Median | Ceiling | vs ’25 | Δ | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec TDs | 2.63 | 7.07 | 10.5 | 9.00 | -1.93 | |
| Rec Yards | 879 | 1281 | 1466 | 1429 | -148 | |
| Receptions | 52.6 | 85.8 | 100.0 | 93.0 | -7.20 | |
| Targets | 94.2 | 134 | 145 | 137 | -3.12 |
Floor · Median · Ceiling · assumes a full 17-game season · availability: 16.4 proj. games
| Year | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | Catch% | Yds | Y/R | aDOT | Long | Air | YAC | Brk | Drop | Drop% | Rtg | TD | EPA | 1D | 2P | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DAL | 17 | 137 | 93 | 67.9% | 1,429 | 15.4 | 11.3 | 45 | 1,547 | 479 | 6 | 4 | 2.9% | 114.9 | 9 | 88.7 | 73 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | PIT | 14 | 103 | 59 | 57.3% | 900 | 15.3 | 13.3 | 44 | 1,411 | 215 | 4 | 6 | 5.8% | 87.8 | 3 | 27.9 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | PIT | 17 | 106 | 63 | 59.4% | 1,140 | 18.1 | 13.5 | 86 | 1,428 | 388 | 5 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.4 | 5 | 28.6 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | PIT | 17 | 84 | 52 | 61.9% | 801 | 15.4 | 14.5 | 42 | 1,240 | 104 | 5 | 3 | 3.6% | 109.3 | 4 | 45.4 | 38 | 1 | 0 |
Returns
| Year | Tm | PR | PR Yds | PR Avg | KR | KR Yds | KR Avg | ST TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PIT | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 |
College
| Year | School | G | Car | Ru Yds | Ru TD | Rec | Rc Yds | Rc TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Georgia | — | — | — | — | — | 107 | 0 |
| 2020 | Georgia | — | — | — | — | — | 513 | 6 |
| 2019 | Georgia | — | — | — | — | — | 727 | 8 |
Career Milestones
league finishes · rank since 1999
| Stat | Career | Since '99 | Led | Top 5 | Top 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Yds | 36 | 1033rd | — | — | — |
| Rush TDs | 1 | 597th | — | — | — |
| Rec Yds | 4,270 | 174th | — | 1 | 1 |
| Rec TDs | 21 | 211th | — | — | 1 |
| Receptions | 267 | 257th | — | — | 1 |
League finishes among qualifying seasons (≥6 GP) · rank among recorded seasons since 1999 (excludes pre-1999)
Stat Profile
2025 · vs 188 peers
Rec Yds/g
84.198
Y/Tgt
10.487
Catch%
67.9%71
TD/g
0.593
YAC/Rec
5.277
EPA/Rec
0.989
PlayerMedian (50th)
NextGen Stats
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Career Highs
regular season
| Stat | Game | When | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rec Yds | 195 | 2023 Wk16 vs CIN | 1429'25 |
| Rec | 9 | 2025 Wk6 vs CAR | 93'25 |
| Rec TD | 2 | 2023 Wk16 vs CIN | 9'25 |
| Tgt | 13 | 2025 Wk13 vs KC | 137'25 |
Athletic Profile
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Postseason
team record · since 1999
| Round | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Playoffs | 0 | 2 |
| Conf. Championship | 0 | 0 |
| Super Bowl | 0 | 0 |
Comparable Players
2025 · stat-profile similarity
Game Trend
2025 · Rec Yds
WinLossRec Yds per game
Season Timeline
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Usage Trend
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Vs Defense Quality
2025 · per game
| Faced | G | Rec Yds | Rec | Rec TD | Tgt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top-10 D | 5 | 83.4 | 5.8 | 0.4 | 7.4 |
| Middle | 4 | 84.2 | 6.2 | 0.5 | 10.5 |
| Bottom-10 D | 8 | 84.4 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 7.2 |
defense rank by EPA/play allowed
Consistency
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Depth vs YAC
2025 · vs peers
dashed lines = league median · top-right = best on both axes
Receiving Profile
rec yds: air / after catch
After catch Air yards
12.9
aDOT
3.5%
Drop %
103.7
Rtg if Tgtd
4.4
YAC/Rec
News
20 items
- Cowboys' George Pickens will play the 2026 season under $27.3 million franchise tag, per reportThe star wideout will play the 2026 season under a $27.3 million franchise tag after Wednesday’s deadline passed without a long-term agreement
- Why Douglas calls this season the 'perfect opportunity' for DakWhy Douglas calls this season the 'perfect opportunity' for Dak
- The practical window for trading George Pickens has closed, tooThe deadline for the Cowboys and receiver George Pickens to finalize a long-term deal passed without a failed game of beat the clock.
- Deadline passes for George Pickens to get a long-term dealThe Cowboys had already announced they weren't going to extend George Pickens' contract, but it became official Wednesday.
- Cowboys' George Pickens to play on $27.3M tag as deadline passesCowboys wide receiver George Pickens will officially play the 2026 season on his $27.3 million franchise tender after Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term contracts passed.
- Is this George Pickens' last season with the Cowboys?Is this George Pickens' last season with the Cowboys?
- Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL wide receivers for 2026Ja'Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson or someone else at No. 1? Which teams' WR1 and WR2 both made the top 10? See how NFL decision-makers stacked the position.
- George Pickens: Tag deadline passesPickens is set to play the 2026 season on the one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag after he and the Cowboys did not reach a long-term extension before Wednesday's deadline, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
- 2026 NFL WR dynamic duo rankings: Cowboys' Cee Dee Lamb-George Pickens tandem among eliteWhich NFL team has the best pair of wide receivers?
- George Pickens will be only player to play on franchise tag in 2026Then, there was one. . . .
- Is Stephen A. buying that George Pickens is bought in right now?Is Stephen A. buying that George Pickens is bought in right now?
- George Pickens addresses Cowboys contract drama, makes stance on holdout clearPickens returned to the Cowboys after skipping OTAs and discussed his contract situation, future in Dallas and conversations with Jerry Jones
- Brian Schottenheimer addresses George Pickens showing up for Cowboys minicampBrian Schottenheimer addresses George Pickens showing up for Cowboys minicamp
- OK with franchise tag, George Pickens at Cowboys minicampAfter skipping the voluntary part of the Cowboys' offseason program, Dallas wide receiver George Pickens worked out with the team Tuesday, the first day of mandatory minicamp, telling reporters he is prepared to play the 2026 season on the franchise tag.
- George Pickens on playing on tag: Trying to win a Super Bowl is most important to meThe Pro Bowl wideout insists he is not disappointed at the absence of a long-term deal.
- George Pickens will be "coach Pickens" during minicamp with no team drillsGeorge Pickens is at his first offseason practice Tuesday, but he won't participate in team drills at the mandatory minicamp.
- George Pickens: Reps managed at minicampCowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Pickens won't take part in team drills at mandatory minicamp, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
- Showing up for mandatory minicamp was the only move for George PickensGeorge Pickens basically made his decision to attend the Cowboys' mandatory minicamp when he made the decision to accept the one-year franchise tender.
- Source: Pickens reports ahead of Cowboys' mandatory minicampAs a precursor to this week's mandatory minicamp, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens took his physical Monday at The Star, according to a source.
- Reports: George Pickens is taking his Cowboys physical MondayPickens is expected to attend the Cowboys' mandatory minicamp this week.