David Pittman
DB, Northwestern St. (LA) · 2006 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #87 (BAL)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 7 of ~32 possible regular-season games from 2006 through 2007 (~22%). Last NFL season: 2007.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #85 (#12 at his position), close to where he went (#87).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.6% of the time (2,104 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
22 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.1% of the time (2,011 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Northwestern St. (LA): not a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (1,426 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.44 40-yard dash at 182 lbs: faster than 69% of DBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
DB (DB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.7% of the time (1,116 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 7 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 1 |
| Defense | 9 tackles, 0 sacks, 2 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2007 |
The 2006 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2006 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position DB | 50.7% n=1,116 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 11", 182 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.44 s |
| Bench press | 14 reps |
| Vertical | 36" |
| Broad jump | 128" |
| Shuttle | 4.23 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #85 overall (#12 DB) |
Picked around him 2006 redraft
| 84 | Brandon Williams | redraft #203 |
| 85 | Brodie Croyle | redraft #179 |
| 86 | David Thomas | redraft #132 |
| 88 | James Anderson | redraft #69 |
| 89 | Rashad Butler | redraft #142 |
| 90 | Maurice Stovall | redraft #149 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.