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
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology22th percentile among RBs · limited sample
6 games · 8 touches
2000 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).
Size92▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency17▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry41▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion32▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving29▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security55▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume28▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency29▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game16 vs MIN, 2001 Week 12
- Most receiving yards in a game38 on 1 catches vs TEN, 1999 Week 17
2000 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 33 11/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 3 0.6/g | 22 4/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 11 11/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 16 5/g | 0 |
| In losses | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 17 6/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 33 11/g | 0 |
| On turf | 3 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 33 6/g | 0 |
2000 game log
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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Top teammates, last season on file
- Kordell StewartQB · 2001
- Jerome BettisRB · 2001
- Hines WardWR · 2001
- Plaxico BurressWR · 2001
- Amos ZereoueRB · 2001
- Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afalaRB · 2001
- Bobby ShawWR · 2001
- Troy EdwardsWR · 2001
Drafted in round 3, 1996
- Ray MickensDB · pick 62
- Aaron BeasleyCB · pick 63
- Johnny McWilliamsTE · pick 64
- Detron SmithRB · pick 65
- Roman ObenOT · pick 66
- Clay ShiverC · pick 67
- John BrowningDT · pick 68
- Ken BlackmanG · pick 69
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