David Earl Pittman (born October 14, 1983) is a former

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and

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. He was drafted by the

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in the third round of the

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. He played

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. Pittman has also played for the

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and

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Early years

Pittman was a three-year letterman at

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, where he played safety and cornerback.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

With the

, Pittman did not play in 2006, but had 10 tackles and two interceptions in 2007.

2008 season

Pittman split the

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with the

and

, but did not play in a game with either team.

New York Sentinels

Pittman was signed by the

of the United Football League on November 7, 2009.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On February 10, 2010, Pittman signed with the

Hartford Colonials

Pittman was signed by the

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on October 27, 2010.

Edmonton Eskimos

After playing with the

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in , Pittman was released on May 22, 2012.

Calgary Stampeders

Pittman was signed during the 2012 preseason but was released on June 23, 2012.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pittman, David 1983 births Living people American football cornerbacks Baltimore Ravens players Edmonton Elks players Hartford Colonials players Houston Texans players New Orleans Saints players New York Sentinels players Northwestern State Demons football players People from Gramercy, Louisiana Pittsburgh Steelers players Players of American football from Louisiana