Carl Pickens finished NCAA career at Tennessee with 109 catches for 1875 yards and 13 TDs.
Selected in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Led all NFL rookies with 26 catches and had a Bengal record 95 yard punt return for a TD.
Had first 1,000 yard season in 1994, with 71 catches for 1,127 yards and 11 TDs.
In ’95 had best season as a pro with 99 catches for 1234 yards and a league leading 17 TDs.
’96 was another banner season with 100 catches for 1,180 yards and 12 TDs.
Had final 1,000 yard season in ’98 posting 1,023 yards and 82 catches.
Played final season for the Titans in 2000, starting 6 contests.
1992 Action Packed Rookies, #25
ACCOLADES:
1992 Offensive Rookie of the Year
Pro Bowl 1995-’96
NFL Leader in TD receptions (1995)
NOTES:
Carl Pickens just flat out doesn’t sign through the mail. I mean he’s like a career 0% signer- and a lot of people have tried- myself included. I saw that he signed something TTM in 2013 and gave it a shot. That request that looked like a success disappeared- and I probably got buried under the guy who sent out 10 cards. That being said, he didn’t sign.
Gotta say I jumped when I saw he was doing a paid signing, so I popped these two out. The promoter had difficulty securing him but on the second attempt Pickens came around to sign for him. I don’t know what I was expecting but his autograph is pretty pedestrian- though I might have to do one or two more if he ever pops up again.
CARDS: Fleer 1990, Pro Set 1989, Pro Set 1990 ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o Home SENT: 3/27 RECEIVED: 4/29 (33 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Jason had an outstanding 1986 campaign for Brigham Young at DE, posting 12.5 sacks and 72 total tackles.
First round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1987.
Used primarily as a situational pass rusher and a fresh set of legs that year, gathering 2 sacks.
Saw more playing time in ’88, adding 35 tackles and 6 sacks.
Jason started all 16 games in ’89, tying a career high with another 6 sacks.
Saw limited playing time in ’90, joining Washington in ’91.
Started 5 games in 1992, accumulating 2 more sacks.
Retired after the ’93 season.
ACCOLADES:
Outland Trophy 1986
NOTES:
A physical specimen, Buck could bench press more than 490 pounds at his peak. Buck’s numbers were impacted by playing in primarily a 3-4 alignment, and starting 31 out of 97 total contests.
CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy Team Issue 2003 ACQUIRED: 2022, Private Acquisition
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Left footed Tim Morgan, did double duty as K and P at San Jose St, and was named a first-team All-WAC punter.
Wasn’t selected in the 2000 NFL Draft, but spent time in camp with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Signed by the Packers in 2002 and allocated to the NFLE.
Joined the Frankfurt Galaxy in 2003.
In week 2 of the season punted 7 times for a 42.1 yard average (58 yard long), and recovered an onside kick, in a 17-13 win over the Scottish Claymores.
On the season, Tim dropped 9 punts inside the 20, and had 4 touchbacks.
Returned stateside and was cut by Packers at the end of camp.
Saw time in camp in 2004 with the Jets as well, but didn’t make roster.
ACCOLADES:
NFLE Special Teams Player of the Week 2003- Week 2
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YDS
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BLK
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1552
41.1
58
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