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Analysis: A look at Kenny Pickett's most-mocked destinations a month away from NFL draft

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By Johnny McGonigal | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Kenny Pickett doesn’t know where he’s going to be drafted. He admitted that at Pitt’s pro day two weeks ago, recognizing the hyper-active swapping and signing of veteran quarterbacks this NFL off-season.

“Every day I wake up and there’s some news going on,” Pickett said. “But I’ll be right where I’m supposed to be at the end of April. So I’m excited to get there.”

The end of April is getting close. We’re four weeks away from the NFL draft, which means the speculation around which prospects will go where is bound to ratchet up.

In reality, mock draft season has been in full swing for a while now. Every national outlet that covers the NFL seemingly has an updated version after major trades and transactions. While draft analysts aren’t nearly as accurate as bracketology experts, it is worthwhile to keep up with team needs and trends. And in Pickett’s case, there are teams that still need quarterbacks — even if they already have one.

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