Who is Army Football’s Larry Pickett? Meet Sophomore Who Saved a Man From Burning Vehicle

Fort Montgomery witnessed an unfortunate event on Sunday. Someone was struck in a burning vehicle, and Army football player Larry Pickett was quick to the rescue. The sophomore safety put himself at risk in what could have been a dangerous situation, rushing to help the individual trapped in the burning vehicle. “#ArmyFootball player Larry Pickett saved a man from a burning vehicle in Fort Montgomery last night,” @Black Knight Nation posted on X.

#ArmyFootball player Larry Pickett saved a man from a burning vehicle in Fort Montgomery last night pic.twitter.com/XRyskXjCSW

— Black Knight Nation (@BKKnightNation) August 31, 2025

Pickett is a sophomore safety for the Army West Point Black Knights. During the first Army football preseason scrimmage last year, coach Jeff Monken had praised Pickett. “Larry’s very talented, a very long player,” the coach said, per Record Online.com. “I’m excited about his development.” Over his high school career at Raleigh, NC, he was the 4x All-State/ All-Conference/ Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year for the Enloe Eagles Football team.

Pickett’s reputation has largely been built on his ability on the turf, but on Sunday, his split-second decision to run towards the flame to save someone highlighted his bravery well beyond the game.

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