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 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
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology9th percentile among RBs
13 games · 260 touches
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size51▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency3▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry72▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion13▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security1▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume89▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency13▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most passing yards in a game26 vs MIA, 1999 Week 2
- Most rushing yards in a game133, 1 TD vs DET, 1999 Week 10
- Most receiving yards in a game134 on 8 catches, 2 TD vs CAR, 2004 Week 12
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 655 94/g | 7 | 11 1.6/g | 120 17/g | 0 |
| Away | 6 | 271 45/g | 0 | 30 5.0/g | 271 45/g | 3 |
| In division | 6 | 382 64/g | 1 | 24 4.0/g | 214 36/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 7 | 544 78/g | 6 | 17 2.4/g | 177 25/g | 1 |
| In wins | 5 | 462 92/g | 7 | 11 2.2/g | 126 25/g | 0 |
| In losses | 8 | 464 58/g | 0 | 30 3.8/g | 265 33/g | 3 |
| On grass | 10 | 776 78/g | 7 | 28 2.8/g | 330 33/g | 2 |
| On turf | 3 | 150 50/g | 0 | 13 4.3/g | 61 20/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 3 | 150 50/g | 0 | 13 4.3/g | 61 20/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 776 78/g | 7 | 28 2.8/g | 330 33/g | 2 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | DEN | 72 rush yds, 0 TD | 53.8 |
| Week 5 | NO | 51 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 44.5 |
| Week 6 | LAR | 37 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD | 0 |
| Week 7 | CHI | 109 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD | 57.5 |
| Week 9 | KC | 128 rush yds, 3 TD · 2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 99 |
| Week 10 | ATL | 62 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 32.9 |
| Week 11 | SF | 106 rush yds, 2 TD | 72.4 |
| Week 12 | CAR | 29 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 134 yds, 2 TD | 13.8 |
| Week 13 | ATL | 68 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 58.5 |
| Week 14 | LAC | 42 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD | 44.6 |
| Week 15 | NO | 131 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 43.7 |
| Week 16 | CAR | 41 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 49.4 |
| Week 17 | ARI | 50 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 11.9 |
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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