Nathan Pickering


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Position: DL
Jersey #: 57
Date of Birth: November 18, 2000
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 290 lbs
College: Mississippi State
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: SEA (2024)
Last Team: SEA (2024)

Career Summary

Mississippi State defensive tackle

Nathan Pickering played defensive tackle at Mississippi State, appearing in 51 games over his college career.

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High School

Seminary High School

Pickering attended Seminary High School in Mississippi. His senior team finished as the Class 3A state runner-up, and he earned first-team all-state recognition from the Clarion Ledger. He played in the Under Armour All-America Game after his senior season.

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College Career

Mississippi State career

Pickering made 30 starts at Mississippi State and recorded 124 tackles and 13 sacks. In 2023, he appeared in all 12 games with eight starts, finishing with 44 tackles and two sacks.

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Path to the NFL

All-star showcase

Pickering participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl on February 1, 2024.

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Career Accomplishments

College honors

Pickering earned SEC All-Freshman recognition from the conference coaches in 2019 and was named to the 2023 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

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