Mike Pitts

This article is about the American football player. For the English archaeologist, see Mike Pitts (archaeologist).

Michael Anthony Pitts (September 25, 1960 – November 4, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. He played college football for the University of Alabama, and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL draft, and played professionally for the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and New England Patriots of the NFL.^[1]

Mike Pitts

No. 74, 93
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1960-09-25)September 25, 1960 Pell City, Alabama, U.S.
Died:	November 4, 2021(2021-11-04) (aged 61) Talladega, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	277 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school:	Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Baltimore, Maryland)
College:	Alabama
NFL draft:	1983: 1st round, 16th pick
Career history
As a player:
Atlanta Falcons (1983–1986) Philadelphia Eagles (1987–1992) New England Patriots (1993–1994)
As a coach:
Cleveland Browns (2000) Defensive assistant
Career highlights and awards
PFWA All-Rookie Team (1983) National champion (1979) Consensus All-American (1982) 2× First-team All-SEC (1981, 1982)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 814 Sacks: 48.5 Fumble recoveries: 15 Stats at Pro Football Reference