The phrase "a potential pick for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone or something that is being considered or evaluated for a specific role, position, or selection.
Example: "After reviewing all the candidates, she emerged as a potential pick for the team leader position."
Alternatives: "a possible choice for" or "a likely candidate for".
Her name was floated as a potential pick for Romney's running mate in 2012, speculation that at least some political observers have revived leading up to 2016.
It was only fitting that, partway through the Republican National Convention, on a day that was supposed to be about the economy, a rumor started to ricochet around Cleveland that Donald Trump had zeroed in on a potential pick for Treasury Secretary.
After Brennan's name was floated as a potential pick for the CIA post in November 2008, however, liberal critics and human rights advocates erupted in anger.
Carson's name has been floated as a potential pick for either secretary of education or secretary of health and human services.
Giuliani, an early and vocal Trump cheerleader, was previously floated as a potential pick for U.S. attorney general or secretary of state.
"He's a pretty pragmatic guy, he likes the idea that when he throws these 'rhetoric' positions on the table, that's the beginning of the discussion and the negotiation," said Albert Zapanta, the president and CEO of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, who has been floated as a potential pick for Trump's ambassador to the country.
Under grilling this morning by Tom Brokaw on Meet the Press today, Barack Obama refused to play coy on any potential pick for the vice presidential slot on the Democratic ticket, offering only this clue: he wants someone with whom he can govern, he said, and someone who brings to the table strengths he may not have.
A photo of Kris Kobach, Trump's potential pick for Homeland Security secretary, showed that reinstating a Muslim registry was literally at the top of his agenda. .
And it looks like his potential pick for Treasury's No. 2 spot might not be, either: She actively lobbied for Wall Street.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley have been mentioned as potential picks for Trump, but honestly, those choices don't jumpstart an apathetic voter's heart. .
Those rumored to be on the list of potential picks for secretary of interior include: oil executive Forrest Lucas, venture capitalist Robert Grady, oil and natural gas magnate Harold Hamm, Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R), Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) and Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R).
