for split playing time between Pittman and freshman Chris Wells, another Akron native. However, Pittman's strong resume in 2005 and early successes guaranteed his role as starter. As the starting running back, Pittman displayed the ability to compile impressive statistics. In games against Northern Illinois, Cincinnati, Penn State, and Iowa he rushed for over 100 yards and scored touchdowns. Also, during the game at then #2 Texas he scored a touchdown. Against the Florida Gators in the BCS National Championship, Pittman rushed for 62 yards and one of Ohio State's two scores. On January 15, 2007, Pittman made the decision to forgo his senior year and declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft. Career statistics Professional career Pre-draft New Orleans Saints Antonio Pittman was selected in the 4th round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Pittman was cut on September 1, 2007, to make room on the roster for Pierre Thomas. St. Louis Rams Pittman was claimed off of waivers by the St. Louis Rams the day after he was released by the Saints. Pittman played in 11 games for the Rams. He saw action as a reserve running back and on special teams. For the season he rushed 38 times for 139 yards and added three receptions for 15 yards. In 2008 Pittman played in 12 games and started five in place of Steven Jackson. He carried the ball 79 times for 296 yards and no touchdowns. He caught 18 passes for 132 yards. Pittman was waived on September 5, 2009. Personal On September 4, 2015, Pittman graduated from the Ohio Fire Academy with the intent of becoming a firefighter. On December 14, 2017, he joined the Middletown Division of Fire. Pittman would later join the Columbus Division of Fire in 2020. References External links St. Louis Rams bio Career Statistics from ESPN.com 2005 NCAA Rushing Statistics Pittman Ohio State's No. 1 RB 1985 births Living people African-American players of American football Players of American football from Akron, Ohio American football running backs Ohio State Buckeyes football players St. Louis Rams players American firefighters 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people