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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 99th 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

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
69.3

92th percentile among RBs

15 games · 106 touches

Volume×0.1+0.21
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+1.07
Conversion×0.1-1.29
Ball security×0.06+1.07
Yards/carry×0.12+3.40
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.80

2005 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).

Size55▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency88▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry99▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion9▶

(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 Security90▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume72▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency90▶

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)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
329
41/g
1
22
2.8/g
214
27/g
1
Away7
107
15/g
0
14
2.0/g
86
12/g
0
In division6
142
24/g
0
16
2.7/g
120
20/g
0
Out of division9
294
33/g
1
20
2.2/g
180
20/g
1
In wins10
349
35/g
1
22
2.2/g
218
22/g
1
In losses5
87
17/g
0
14
2.8/g
82
16/g
0
On grass13
384
30/g
1
29
2.2/g
259
20/g
1
On turf2
52
26/g
0
7
3.5/g
41
21/g
0
Indoors1
6
6/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors14
430
31/g
1
36
2.6/g
300
21/g
1

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonWAS3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD—
Week 2BUF46 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 3GB3 rush yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 4DET30 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 96 yds, 1 TD73.8
Week 5NYJ46 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 6MIA127 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD66.6
Week 8SF5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD35.4
Week 9CAR14 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD38
Week 10WAS15 rush yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 11ATL6 rush yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 12CHI16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD53.8
Week 13NO40 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD71.1
Week 14CAR1 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 15NE6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 16ATL17 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 17NO64 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD83.9

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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