Antonio Pittman facts for kids
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Pittman in 2008
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born: | December 19, 1985 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Buchtel (Akron, Ohio) | ||||||||
| College: | Ohio State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 4 / Pick: 107 | ||||||||
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Antonio Pittman (born December 19, 1985) is an American former professional football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). A running back is a player who carries the ball and tries to run it past the opposing team. Pittman played for the St. Louis Rams. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. After his football career, he became a firefighter.
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Early Life and Family
Antonio Pittman was born in Akron, Ohio. He went to Buchtel High School in Akron. While there, he was recognized as an All-Ohio player during his senior year. At Ohio State University, he studied African American and African Studies. Antonio has a tattoo on his left arm to honor his brother, Anthony, who passed away at age 23. During high school, Pittman lived with his sister. He also has a daughter named Keilyn.
College Football Career
Antonio Pittman played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a very successful running back for the team.
2005 Season
The 2005 season was a big year for Antonio Pittman. He rushed for 1,331 yards and scored seven touchdowns. This was the 10th best single-season rushing record in Ohio State history. Only Archie Griffin gained more yards as a sophomore. Pittman's rushing total was also among the top in the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference that season. Besides running, he also caught 17 passes for 161 yards.
In his very first game, Pittman rushed for 100 yards. His best game was against the University of Minnesota, where he gained 186 yards and scored his first touchdown of the season. He scored the winning touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in 2005. This important three-yard touchdown run happened with only 24 seconds left in the game. In the next game, he helped win the 2006 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He made an amazing 60-yard touchdown run with less than two minutes left, even though he had an injured hamstring. In 2005, he became one of only four sophomores at Ohio State to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.
2006 Season
In 2006, Ohio State's quarterback, Troy Smith, praised Pittman. He said that Antonio was one of the top three running backs in the country.
During his three seasons at Ohio State, Pittman played in 35 games. He averaged more than five yards per carry and about 84 rushing yards per game. He is currently ranked 8th on Ohio State's all-time rushing list.
At the start of the 2006 season, some people thought Pittman might share playing time with a freshman player. However, Pittman's strong performance in 2005 and his early success in 2006 secured his spot as the main starting running back.
As the starter, Pittman continued to achieve impressive results. He rushed for over 100 yards and scored touchdowns in games against Northern Illinois, Cincinnati, Penn State, and Iowa. He also scored a touchdown in a big game against the #2 ranked Texas Longhorns. In the BCS National Championship game against the Florida Gators, Pittman rushed for 62 yards and scored one of Ohio State's two touchdowns. On January 15, 2007, Pittman decided to leave college early and enter the NFL draft.
College Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Attempts | Yards | Average | Touchdowns |
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| 2004 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 10 | 72 | 381 | 5.3 | 1 |
| 2005 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 12 | 243 | 1,331 | 5.5 | 7 |
| 2006 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 13 | 242 | 1,275 | 5.3 | 14 |
| Total | 35 | 557 | 2,945 | 5.3 | 22 |
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 5 ft 10+3⁄4 in (1.80 m) |
207 lb (94 kg) |
31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m) |
8+1⁄2 in (0.22 m) |
4.44 s | 1.54 s | 2.57 s | 4.16 s | 6.84 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) |
10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) |
16 reps | |
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Antonio Pittman was chosen in the 4th round of the 2007 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. However, he was released by the Saints on September 1, 2007.
St. Louis Rams
The day after being released by the Saints, Pittman was picked up by the St. Louis Rams. He played in 11 games for the Rams in 2007. He was a reserve running back and played on special teams. He rushed 38 times for 139 yards and caught three passes for 15 yards.
In 2008, Pittman played in 12 games and started five games when Steven Jackson was out. He carried the ball 79 times for 296 yards. He also caught 18 passes for 132 yards. Pittman was released by the Rams on September 5, 2009.
Omaha Nighthawks
In 2012, Antonio Pittman played for the Omaha Nighthawks. This team was part of the United Football League (UFL).
Life After Football
After his football career, Antonio Pittman decided to become a firefighter. On September 4, 2015, he graduated from the Ohio Fire Academy. On December 14, 2017, he joined the Middletown Division of Fire. Later, in 2020, Pittman joined the Columbus Division of Fire.
