 Pinkney was again named to the Mackey Award watchlist and was named second team preseason All-SEC going into his redshirt senior season.He was also listed as the top tight end prospect for the 2020 NFL Draft by Todd McShay and Mel Kiper of "ESPN" and as a projected first round pick by Pro Football Focus.Pinkney experienced a down year as a senior, finishing the season with 20 receptions for 233 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games, missing the final game of the season due to injury.