Michael Pittman headshot
WR Pittsburgh Steelers #11

Michael Pittman Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
28
Height / weight
6'4", 223 lb
Experience
7th season
Drafted
2020 R2, #34

2026 Season

PPR PPG
5.3
Pos rank
WR76
Rostered
67%

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Michael Pittman Bio

Michael Pittman is a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he wears No. 11. Born October 5, 1997, in Woodland Hills, CA, he attended Oaks Christian and played college football at USC.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Pittman in round 2, pick 34, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts on April 25, 2019. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 13, 2026. Since then, Pittman joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026.

In 98 regular-season games since 2020, he has caught 492 passes for 5,343 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 7 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Colts2020–2025 Indianapolis Colts
5,254rec yds, 485 rec, 25 TD · 95 games
Best: 250.2 pts (2023)
PIT2026–now Pittsburgh Steelers
89rec yds, 7 rec, 0 TD · 3 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 4.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers Current team2026–present

    Acquired in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts on March 13, 2026. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.

  2. Indianapolis Colts2020–2025

    Selected in round 2, pick 34, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 94 of 95 games.

  3. College: USC

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Transactions

  1. TradedTraded by the Indianapolis Colts to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
  2. ContractSigned a three-year, $70 million contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts.
  3. TenderDesignated as franchise player by the Indianapolis Colts.
  4. ActivatedActivated by the Indianapolis Colts.
  5. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Indianapolis Colts.
  6. SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
  7. DraftedSelected by the Indianapolis Colts in round 2, pick 34.
  8. TradedTraded by the Washington Redskins to the Indianapolis Colts for DE Montez Sweat.

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About Michael Pittman: Bio FAQ

How old is Michael Pittman?

Michael Pittman is 28 years old. He was born on October 5, 1997. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.

How tall is Michael Pittman?

Michael Pittman is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 223 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

How much does Michael Pittman weigh?

Michael Pittman weighs 223 pounds, his listed weight on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. He is listed at 6'4".

What number does Michael Pittman wear?

Michael Pittman wears number 11 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He plays wide receiver.

What position does Michael Pittman play?

Michael Pittman plays wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, wearing number 11. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.

What team does Michael Pittman play for?

Michael Pittman plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Steelers since 2026.

Where did Michael Pittman go to college?

Michael Pittman played college football at USC, after attending Oaks Christian (CA). The Indianapolis Colts drafted him out of USC in 2020.

When was Michael Pittman drafted?

The Indianapolis Colts selected Michael Pittman in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 34th overall pick, out of USC.

What round was Michael Pittman drafted in?

Michael Pittman was a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken 34th overall by the Indianapolis Colts.

What pick was Michael Pittman in the NFL Draft?

Michael Pittman was the 34th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round.

Where is Michael Pittman from?

Michael Pittman went to high school in California, at Oaks Christian, before playing college football at USC.

When is Michael Pittman's birthday?

Michael Pittman's birthday is October 5. He was born on October 5, 1997 and is 28 years old.

How long has Michael Pittman been in the NFL?

2026 is Michael Pittman's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020 as a second-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.

What teams has Michael Pittman played for?

Michael Pittman has played for the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers. View his career statistics.

What year did Michael Pittman enter the NFL?

Michael Pittman entered the NFL in 2020, when the Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 7th season.