“I’m excited to be a Bear” – Zacch Pickens will start his NFL career with Chicago

29 April 2023

Former South Carolina defensive lineman Zacch Pickens was taken by the Bears with the first pick of the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

ANDERSON, S.C. — Zacch Pickens was surrounded by family and friends Friday night for his NFL Draft Watch Party.

After the second round was completed, it did not take long for Pickens to get that all important phone call from an NFL employer.

Pickens was chosen by Chicago with the first pick of the 3rd round, the 64th overall selection.

In four seasons at South Carolina, Pickens had 131 tackles with 11.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in 47 games.

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