Jamiyus Pittman

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Jamiyus Pittman
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Pittman with Central Florida in 2016
Personal information
Born: (1994-10-23) October 23, 1994 (age 29)
Moultrie, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:319 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school: Colquitt County
(Norman Park, Georgia)
College: UCF
Position: Defensive tackle
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:2
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0

Jamiyus Pittman (born October 23, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at UCF.

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Early life and high school

Pittman was born and raised in Moultrie, Georgia, and attended Colquitt County High School. He recorded 76 tackles, 10 sacks and 12 tackles for loss as a junior for the Packers and was ranked a three-star prospect by most recruiting services. [1] He was named preseason All-State going into his senior season but fractured his fibula in September. Pittman originally committed to play college football at Ole Miss, but de-committed after the team recommended that he "gray shirt" as a freshman. He ultimately accepted a scholarship to play at UCF. [2]

College career

Pittman played four seasons for the Knights, appearing in 49 games and starting 33. Over the course of his collegiate career, Pittman recorded 138 tackles, 13 sacks, four passes defensed and one forced fumble, as well as one blocked kick. [3] As a senior, Pittman recorded 47 tackles and 4.5 sacks was named to the first-team All-AAC team. [4]

Professional career

Pittman signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018. [5] He was released by the Dolphins at the end of training camp and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2018. [6] Pittman was promoted to the Dolphins active roster on October 13, 2018. [7] Pittman made his NFL debut on October 14, 2018, against the Chicago Bears, notching one tackle. [8] Pittman was waived by the Dolphins on October 29, 2018, and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad two days later. [9] He played in three games with two tackles during his rookie season. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 1, 2019. [10]

Pittman was waived on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts but was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad on September 4, 2019. [11] [12] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on September 23, and was released on September 27.

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References

  1. ↑ Griffith, Mike (June 1, 2013). "Michigan State football plays SEC hardball, offers Ole Miss DT commitment Jamiyus Pittman". MLive.com . Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Pittman commits to play at UCF". The Moultrie Observer . January 8, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Jamiyus Pittman" (PDF). Mami Dolphins Media Guide. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  4. ↑ Habib, Hal (May 13, 2018). "Miami Dolphins hopeful Jamiyus Pittman draws inspiration from ex-UCF teammate Shaquem Griffin". Daily Dolphin. The Palm Beach Post . Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  5. ↑ Jackson, Barry (April 28, 2018). "Here are a bunch of players the Dolphins signed after the draft. They hope to find gems". Miami Herald . Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Sign 10 To Practice Squad". MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  7. ↑ Williams, Charean (October 13, 2018). "Dolphins cut Sam Young, promote Jamiyus Pittman". Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports . Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  8. ↑ Poupart, Alain (October 19, 2018). "Top News: Bobby McCain On Track To Return". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  9. ↑ Poupart, Alain (October 31, 2018). "Top News: Brock Osweiler To Start Against Jets". MiamiDolphins.com.
  10. ↑ "Dolphins Sign 6 To Futures Contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. January 1, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Dolphins Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2019.
  12. ↑ Poupart, Alain (September 4, 2019). "Top News: Kenyan Drake Ready To Deliver". MiamiDolphins.com.
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