Michael Pittman Jr.

Has solid start/stop ability for a guy as big as he is. Adjusts well to the ball in the air, not going to wait for the ball to come back to him. That gives his quarterback confidence throwing his way when he's one-on-one. He's also good at utilizing his body to shield the defender inside, allowing him all the room on the sideline to make an over the shoulder catch. He can jump and high-point the ball, too. He's not a sharp, shifty route-runner, but the threat of him winning contested catches down the field allows him room to operate underneath. Could be a starter in the league, though it's not likely to happen right away. He's a smart player who wins despite not being a crazy athlete.

Michael Pittman Jr. runs a 4.52 40-yard dash

Michael Pittman Jr. (6'4/223) runs a 4.52 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Combine.

Fantasy Impact

Michael Pittman Jr. had serious questions coming into the Combine regarding his ability to separate at his size. At 6'4/223, he possesses the ability to go up and highpoint the ball, but there were questions surrounding whether or not that would be his only role in the NFL. Pittman came out and proved that he can separate and be a threat downfield with a 4.52 40-yard dash on Thursday. Pittman also jumped 36.5 inches in the vertical jump and 121 inches in the broad jump. With those numbers, and his excellent tape, Pittman may have inserted himself into second round consideration from NFL teams. He congruently may have put himself into round one consideration in Dynasty rookie drafts.