Defensive tackle, Alabama, to 1982

Mike Pitts

Born
Sep 25, 1960, in Pell City, Alabama
Died
Nov 4, 2021

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Mike Pitts played defensive tackle at Alabama (to 1982). He was a consensus All‑American in 1982. The Atlanta Falcons took Pitts in the first round, No. 16 overall in the 1983 NFL Draft.

At a glance

Best season
1982
Consensus All-American and First-team All-SEC
Drafted
No. 16
Overall, 1983 NFL Draft (Atlanta Falcons)

Honors

Team titles: SEC champions, 1981

All-America: consensus 1982; Football News second team 1981

The teams in those years

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