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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 receiving, which grades in the 95th 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

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
35.4

12th percentile among RBs

16 games · 263 touches

Volume×0.1+1.55
Receiving×0.14+1.77
Total EPA×0.24-1.66
Conversion×0.1-1.56
Ball security×0.06+0.25
Yards/carry×0.12-1.74
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.13

2002 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).

Size53▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency8▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry4▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion4▶

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

Receiving

Receiving95▶

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

Impact

Ball Security61▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume87▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency11▶

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)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
327
41/g
0
28
3.5/g
270
34/g
0
Away8
391
49/g
1
31
3.9/g
207
26/g
0
In division6
247
41/g
0
22
3.7/g
134
22/g
0
Out of division10
471
47/g
1
37
3.7/g
343
34/g
0
In wins12
582
49/g
1
43
3.6/g
400
33/g
0
In losses4
136
34/g
0
16
4.0/g
77
19/g
0
On grass11
454
41/g
0
40
3.6/g
351
32/g
0
On turf5
264
53/g
1
19
3.8/g
126
25/g
0
Indoors3
125
42/g
1
13
4.3/g
83
28/g
0
Outdoors13
593
46/g
0
46
3.5/g
394
30/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSF41 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonPHI17 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonLV124 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NO50 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 2BAL37 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD58.7
Week 3LAR53 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 4CIN54 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD19.2
Week 5ATL62 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 6CLE53 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 95 yds, 0 TD61.1
Week 7PHI49 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD37
Week 8CAR36 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 9MIN19 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 11CAR57 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD2.9
Week 12GB50 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 13NO17 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD37
Week 14ATL25 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 15DET46 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD82.6
Week 16PIT20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 17CHI90 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD46.7

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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