Joshua Pickett
Career Summary
Joshua Pickett is a cornerback from Demorest, Georgia. He played four seasons at Duke before agreeing to terms with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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High School
Pickett attended Habersham Central High School in Georgia. Duke described him as a three-star recruit who was named the Region 8-AAAAAA Two-Way Player of the Year and received Class 6A defensive honorable-mention recognition; he also competed in basketball and track and field.
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College Career
At Duke from 2021 through 2024, Pickett appeared in 50 games with 23 starts. He recorded 101 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, one forced fumble and 16 pass breakups. In 2024, he started 12 of 13 games and posted 38 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, an interception, a forced fumble and seven pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
Pickett agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Denver's 2025 roster materials listed Pickett as a rookie cornerback from Duke, and the 2025 NFL Record & Fact Book listed him as a free agent cornerback.
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Career Accomplishments
Pickett was a three-time Academic All-ACC selection from 2022 through 2024 and earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District recognition in 2022 and 2023. Duke also named him a 2024 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society member.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot and 188 pounds, Pickett played cornerback. His final Duke season included seven pass breakups and an interception while starting 12 games.
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