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Jon Witman

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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 91st 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

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.9

40th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 11 touches

Volume×0.1-0.67
Receiving×0.14-0.40
Total EPA×0.24+0.27
Conversion×0.1-0.11
Ball security×0.06+0.21
Yards/carry×0.12+0.11
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.16

2001 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).

Size91▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency34▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry73▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion40▶

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

Receiving

Receiving28▶

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

Impact

Ball Security60▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume33▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency52▶

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)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
2
0.4/g
8
2/g
0
Away4
4
1.0/g
24
6/g
0
In division7
6
0.9/g
32
5/g
0
Out of division2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In wins6
3
0.5/g
15
3/g
0
In losses3
3
1.0/g
17
6/g
0
On grass9
6
0.7/g
32
4/g
0
Outdoors9
6
0.7/g
32
4/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL2 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1JAX1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 7TEN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 8BAL1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 11TEN—44.4
Week 12MIN16 rush yds, 0 TD56
Week 13NYJ—48.1
Week 14BAL3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD51
Week 16CIN4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 17CLE1 rush yds, 0 TD41.5

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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Drafted in round 3, 1996

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