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Michael Pittman

RB

Drafted 95th overall in the 4th round of the 1998 draft, Michael Pittman arrived from Fresno State. He last played in 2008 with DEN, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 69.3 (92nd percentile). Few match his yards/carry, which grades in the 89th percentile. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5,539 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 225#

College

Fresno State

Draft

Rd 4, 95th overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2008

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.9

36th percentile among RBs

10 games · 80 touches

Volume×0.1-0.03
Receiving×0.14-0.11
Total EPA×0.24+0.11
Conversion×0.1-0.51
Ball security×0.06-0.51
Yards/carry×0.12+0.89
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.54

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size48▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency25▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry89▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion25▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving43▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security23▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume68▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency43▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DEN60.58321410112
2007TB46.51028826191
2006TB6916245147405
2005TB69.3154361363001
2004TB29.9139267413913
2003TB47.916751755912
2002TB35.416718159477
2001ARI21.515846542264
2000ARI46.2167194735792
1999ARI47.91026289216196

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Michael Pittman has played in 135 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: ARI (1999–2001), TB (2002–2007), DEN (2008).

As a passer he has thrown for 26 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 5,539 yards and 25 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 425 passes for 3,506 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2004 with TB: 926 yards and 7 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 69.3, in the 92nd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
232
46/g
1
6
1.2/g
109
22/g
0
Away5
57
11/g
1
10
2.0/g
87
17/g
0
In division5
52
10/g
0
11
2.2/g
130
26/g
0
Out of division5
237
47/g
2
5
1.0/g
66
13/g
0
In wins3
153
51/g
1
5
1.7/g
91
30/g
0
In losses7
136
19/g
1
11
1.6/g
105
15/g
0
On grass7
239
34/g
1
8
1.1/g
117
17/g
0
On turf3
50
17/g
1
8
2.7/g
79
26/g
0
Outdoors10
289
29/g
2
16
1.6/g
196
20/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD56.6
Week 2MIA26 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD31
Week 3SF35 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 4DAL9 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD57.3
Week 5NYG20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 6WAS15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD67.8
Week 8NE29 rush yds, 0 TD49
Week 9NYJ41 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD55.7
Week 10DET133 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 14WAS8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD40

Michael Pittman — common questions

What position does Michael Pittman play?
Michael Pittman is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Michael Pittman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Pittman has played for ARI (1999–2001), TB (2002–2007), DEN (2008).
Where did Michael Pittman go to college?
Michael Pittman played college football at Fresno State.
When was Michael Pittman drafted?
Michael Pittman was selected in round 4, 95th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Pittman scored?
Michael Pittman has 33 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (25 rushing, 8 receiving).
What is Michael Pittman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Pittman rated 60.5 for 2008, the 83rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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