Pitt Football: 3 players who earned game balls in win over North Carolina

Nov 11, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) intercepts the ball to secure a Panthers victory against the North Carolina Tar Heels in overtime at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 30-23 in overtime.Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 11, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) looks to pass against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Kenny Pickett, QB

Kenny Pickett has had an outstanding year so far during the 2021 season. He will not win the Heisman Trophy but would not be shocked to see if he were to get a few votes to his name for the season he is having on his end.

Pickett finished the night completing 25 passes for 346 yards with three touchdown passes, and one interception.

Pickett continued his streak of throwing at least two touchdowns in all the games he has played in this year overall which is an impressive stat. The star quarterback has now thrown three touchdown passes in the last three games overall as well.

Pitt will always have a shot to win every week when you have a gunslinger like Pickett under center. He will definitely be drafted in the upcoming NFL draft in 2022. The question now is what round will he be drafted in?

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