He played four years as a wide receiver, setting career records for catches (166), yards (2,373), and touchdowns (19).
He had his number 84 jersey retired, making him one of only two players to have received this honor at Eastern Washington, the other being Michael Roos.
He was selected in the 1976 NFL Expansion Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, but he was cut in training camp.
Picard never caught a regular season pass in the NFL, but his play on special teams was renowned.
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