Many fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers have paid attention to first round pick, Kenny Pickett, but have neglected to get to know the other signal-caller that the team selected in the seventh round, Chris Oladokun. The rookie out of South Dakota State threw for 2,450 yards, 20 touchdowns and just five interceptions in 2021. He currently sits as last on the depth chart for the Steelers, but when speaking to the media in the locker room, he commented on his role, his understanding of the process and much more.
The 24-year old showed a ton of maturity handling questions about his position on this year's team:
"I see myself as embracing my role, whatever that is. I am someone who believes in myself to the highest degree, but at the same time, what's ahead of me and what's to look forward to in the future. My job is to get better every single day at my craft and also make the room better because the better the room is, the better our team is going to be."
Oladokun also commented on the minimal reps that him and Pickett are taking each day as well as the progression of their friendship:
"I think it's super important to get all those mental reps. Obviously we aren't getting all of the reps, but to be there, be present with each rep and walk and talk with each other through those reps is something that we aren't taking for granted."
Steelers' rookie QB Chris Oladokun participates in Rookie Mini Camp (Karl Roser/Pittsburgh Steelers)
On his relationship with Pickett:
"Yeah we're together pretty much 24/7 especially when we are in this building. It's been really good to get to know him, not only on the football field, but as a guy off the field. I think we're building a great relationship and I'm excited for the future."He was also asked about what Matt Canada has said to the quarterback room in terms of the plan for the position this season and beyond:
"They've done a good job of being transparent, not only with me and Kenny, but with all of the quarterbacks. That's something that I think we all appreciate and so I know the coaches at the end of the day have a plan and it's hard job as players to trust that plan and move forward with it."Watch the Steelers new quarterback's locker room media session here.
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