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Jon Witman

FB

A 3rd-round pick (92nd overall) in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Penn State, Jon Witman has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2001 with PIT, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 23 catches for 171 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 244#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 3, 92nd overall (1996)

Seasons

1996–2001

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
43.1

26th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 18 touches

Volume×0.1-0.63
Receiving×0.14-1.60
Total EPA×0.24-0.17
Conversion×0.1-0.14
Ball security×0.06+0.35
Yards/carry×0.12-0.11
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.14

1999 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size92▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency69▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry42▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion38▶

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

Receiving

Receiving2▶

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

Impact

Ball Security64▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume36▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency37▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001PIT47.9924632
2000PIT41.465533
1999PIT43.1141812106

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Jon Witman has played in 29 regular-season games, all with PIT.

He has rushed for 47 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 23 passes for 171 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with PIT: 106 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
4
0.6/g
50
7/g
0
Away7
8
1.1/g
56
8/g
0
In division10
9
0.9/g
75
8/g
0
Out of division4
3
0.8/g
31
8/g
0
In wins5
5
1.0/g
21
4/g
0
In losses9
7
0.8/g
85
9/g
0
On grass5
7
1.4/g
51
10/g
0
On turf9
5
0.6/g
55
6/g
0
Outdoors14
12
0.9/g
106
8/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE11 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 2BAL1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 4JAX1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 5BUF2 rush yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 6CIN1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 7ATL—50
Week 10CLE5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 11TEN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 12CIN—23.4
Week 13JAX1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 14BAL—46.7
Week 15KC2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 16CAR1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD48
Week 17TEN1 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD55

Jon Witman — common questions

What position does Jon Witman play?
Jon Witman is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Jon Witman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jon Witman has played for PIT (1999–2001).
Where did Jon Witman go to college?
Jon Witman played college football at Penn State.
When was Jon Witman drafted?
Jon Witman was selected in round 3, 92nd overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jon Witman scored?
Jon Witman has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jon Witman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jon Witman rated 47.9 for 2001, the 40th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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