1/03/24
Booker Pickett a top performer at Under Armour All-America
At an event rife with EDGE prospects, no pass rusher was more dynamic than Booker Pickett. A pure speed rusher, the future Hurricane gave his Team Ice offensive line fits in practice and transferred that over to the game where he dominated the Team Fire tackles to the tune of 2 sacks, 2.5 tackles for loss, 2 hurries and a forced fumble. Pickett pairs outstanding first step quickness and snap timing with polished pass rush skill. He’s a flexible edge bender and has quick, advanced hands. Pickett effectively makes himself skinny and difficult to block. Pair that skill level with a high motor and you have a prolific pass rusher. There’s no question he’ll need to add size to his frame, but the physical traits translated against top competition. It’s easy to see why Pickett had a startling 76 sacks in his high school career.