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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 volume, which grades in the 91st 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

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
21.5

3th percentile among RBs

15 games · 283 touches

Volume×0.1+1.82
Receiving×0.14-0.10
Total EPA×0.24-2.93
Conversion×0.1-1.13
Ball security×0.06+0.27
Yards/carry×0.12-1.38
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.50

2001 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).

Size49▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency5▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry7▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion9▶

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

Receiving

Receiving47▶

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

Impact

Ball Security64▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume91▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency3▶

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)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
430
61/g
3
23
3.3/g
154
22/g
0
Away8
416
52/g
2
19
2.4/g
110
14/g
0
In division8
356
45/g
1
19
2.4/g
115
14/g
0
Out of division7
490
70/g
4
23
3.3/g
149
21/g
0
In wins7
528
75/g
4
14
2.0/g
109
16/g
0
In losses8
318
40/g
1
28
3.5/g
155
19/g
0
On grass13
734
56/g
5
38
2.9/g
232
18/g
0
On turf2
112
56/g
0
4
2.0/g
32
16/g
0
Outdoors15
846
56/g
5
42
2.8/g
264
18/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3ATL53 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD66
Week 4PHI83 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 5CHI50 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD0.4
Week 6KC95 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD69.1
Week 7DAL29 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD23.9
Week 8PHI43 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD3.8
Week 9NYG54 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 10DET81 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 11LAC44 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD25.4
Week 12LV78 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 13WAS46 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD52.4
Week 14NYG24 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD23.3
Week 15DAL58 rush yds, 1 TD53.4
Week 16CAR89 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD73.2
Week 17WAS19 rush yds, 0 TD23.7

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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