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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. Size is his calling card, grading in the 98th 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

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.4

41th percentile among WRs · limited sample

3 games · 12 targets

Role×0.14-0.37
Hands×0.1-0.92
Volume×0.12-0.27
Total EPA×0.22-0.18
EPA/target×0.3-0.05
Yards/target×0.12-0.19

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.

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed21▶

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

Burst34▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility60▶

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

Size98▶

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

Receiving

Hands41▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat28▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability76▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share41▶

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

Air-Yards Share22▶

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

Impact

Efficiency45▶

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

Volume53▶

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)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
5
2.5/g
74
37/g
0
Away1
2
2.0/g
15
15/g
0
In division2
4
2.0/g
31
16/g
0
Out of division1
3
3.0/g
58
58/g
0
In wins2
5
2.5/g
74
37/g
0
In losses1
2
2.0/g
15
15/g
0
On grass3
7
2.3/g
89
30/g
0
Outdoors3
7
2.3/g
89
30/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL3 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD61.3
Week 3CIN2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 4CLE2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD40.3

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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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2020

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