The Pittsburgh Steelers head into the 2022 season with a talented rookie class, a group that's crucial in getting Pittsburgh back to the playoffs. Every year, fans get to know a slew of new guys, most of whom will be on the team for a few years and nonetheless, be key contributors. For this year's draft class, a few of the players discussed their nicknames along with their favorite movies via the team's YouTube page.
Nicknames for Steelers rookie class
DeMarvin Leal: Big Marv
Too easy. The Steelers official website has Leal listed at 6'4", 290 pounds.
Chris Oladokun: Okie-Dokie
“If people do give me a nickname, it's usually like Okie-Dokie or something like that so they don't have to say Oladukon.”
Oladukon has to make the team just so we can use this nickname. Even the practice squad. This takes home the reigns as the best nickname of the Steelers' rookies. Also, Oladukon isn't that hard to say, is it?
George Pickens: Roger
Wait... Roger? We'll have to find out about that one later.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers, George Pickens (#14) and Tyler Vaughns (#80) participate in the organized team activities (OTA’s), Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. | Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers
Mark Robinson: None
“I don't really have a nickname. That's crazy, I've always said I've wanted to have a nickname.”
This is hilarious, and there's not much you can do with the name Mark. It's early, but any nickname ideas for seventh-rounder Mark Robinson?
Favorite Movie
Robinson: Home Alone series
Leal: Gone in Sixty Seconds
“Favorite car.. 1967 Shelby GT 500... magnificent. It's a beautiful car.”
KARL ROSER / STEELERS
Kenny Pickett: Wedding Crashers
Connor Heyward: Remember The Titans
Oladokun: Talledega Nights
“I'd say one that I always go to watch is Talledega Nights. Can't get enough of Ricky Bobby. Will Ferrell, he's a classic actor and comedian.”
Again, Oladokun, or shall I say Okie-Dokie, takes home the best answer for this question. He's already itching toward becoming a fan favorite in Pittsburgh. Perhaps, the next Duck Hodges?
Steelers fans, do you have any potential nickname ideas for Robinson? Any criticisms for the selections of their favorite movies? Also, what should Pickett's nickname be? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
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