Bills draft prospect scouting reports: WR Michael Pittman

Scouting reports for potential Buffalo Bills 2020 NFL Draft target, USC WR Michael Pittman.

As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. 54 overall pick in the second round and the team has seven picks, in total. If things hold there, the Bills could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run to up to the draft which starts on April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects the Bills could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports say about their game.

Next up in our prospect previews is wide receiver Michael Pittman. Here’s a rundown of the what the experts are saying about his game:

WR Michael Pittman Jr. | USC | Senior

Vitals

Height | 6-4

Weight | 223

Pros

  • That size is now the lone thing the Bills lack in their WR room, post-Stefon Diggs.
  • Size does not come with speed, but does have quickness in and out of routes and cuts.
  • Highly-praised run blocker.
  • Smart football IQ and could even pitch in on special teams coverage.

Cons

  • Burst off line of scrimmage isn’t always there.
  • Offers little in terms of after-the-catch skills, only broke 20 tackles in college career, per Pro Football Focus.
  • Despite size, sometimes struggles with press coverage corners.

2019 PFF grades:

  • Overall: 81.2.

2019 Stats (12 GP):

  • 101 receptions | 1,275 yards | 11 touchdowns

Career stats (41 GP):

  • 171 receptions | 2,519 yards | 19 touchdowns

Consensus rank: Second round pick

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