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Michael Pittman

WR

Michael Pittman came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (34th overall) in 2020, drafted out of USC. Now with PIT, he's in his 7th NFL season. His 60.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 81st percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Target Share is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 492 catches for 5,343 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 223#

College

USC

Draft

Rd 2, 34th overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
78.4

95th percentile among WRs

17 games · 129 targets

Role×0.14+2.12
Hands×0.1+0.93
Volume×0.12+1.96
Total EPA×0.22+2.12
EPA/target×0.3+1.14
Yards/target×0.12+0.61

Week 1 projection · vs ATL

Methodology
Rec4.3 (2–7)43% 4.5+
Rec4.3 (2–7)43% 4.5+
Rec4.3 (2–7)43% 4.5+
Rec4.3 (2–7)43% 4.5+
Rec4.3 (2–7)43% 4.5+
Rec4.3 (2–7)43% 4.5+
Rec yds44.5 (10.3–78.7)49% 45.5+
Rec yds44.5 (10.3–78.7)49% 45.5+
Rec yds44.5 (10.3–78.7)49% 45.5+
Rec yds44.5 (10.3–78.7)49% 45.5+
Rec yds44.5 (10.3–78.7)49% 45.5+
Rec yds44.5 (10.3–78.7)49% 45.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed35▶

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

Burst52▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility64▶

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

Size95▶

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

Receiving

Hands91▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat24▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability29▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share96▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share93▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency86▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume95▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026PIT45.43789
2025IND60.517807847
2024IND43.916698083
2023IND62.71610911524
2022IND56.81630999254
2021IND78.417448810826
2020IND54.31326405031

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Michael Pittman has played in 98 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: IND (2020–2025), PIT (2026).

He has rushed for 100 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 492 passes for 5,343 yards and 25 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with IND: 1,152 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 78.4, in the 95th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home9
44
4.9/g
515
57/g
3
Away8
44
5.5/g
567
71/g
3
In division6
35
5.8/g
401
67/g
3
Out of division11
53
4.8/g
681
62/g
3
In wins9
39
4.3/g
523
58/g
2
In losses8
49
6.1/g
559
70/g
4
On grass6
36
6.0/g
467
78/g
3
On turf11
52
4.7/g
615
56/g
3
Indoors9
46
5.1/g
553
61/g
1
Outdoors8
42
5.3/g
529
66/g
5

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 2LAR8 rec, 123 yds, 0 TD74.4
Week 3TEN5 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 4MIA6 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 5BAL6 rec, 89 yds, 1 TD64.3
Week 6HOU3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 7SF4 rec, 105 yds, 1 TD97.7
Week 8TEN10 rec, 86 yds, 2 TD51.7
Week 9NYJ5 rec, 64 yds, 1 TD87.3
Week 10JAX5 rec, 71 yds, 0 TD75.5
Week 11BUF2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 12TB4 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD29.8
Week 13HOU33 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 77 yds, 0 TD70.4
Week 15NE1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD38
Week 16ARI3 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 17LV6 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD56
Week 18JAX6 rec, 64 yds, 1 TD75.6

Michael Pittman — common questions

What position does Michael Pittman play?
Michael Pittman is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Michael Pittman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Pittman has played for IND (2020–2025), PIT (2026).
Where did Michael Pittman go to college?
Michael Pittman played college football at USC.
When was Michael Pittman drafted?
Michael Pittman was selected in round 2, 34th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Pittman scored?
Michael Pittman has 25 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (25 receiving).
What is Michael Pittman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Pittman rated 45.4 for 2026, the 41st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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