Pittman is an underrated wideout who played in Limas Sweed's shadow at Texas, but he is an intriguing prospect in his own right. While Pittman lacks elite speed, his quick feet and subtle upper body fakes make him an effective route-runner capable of gaining consistent separation. A three-year starter, Pittman leaves Texas as an accomplished big-play threat, having posted 24 plays of 20 yards or more over his career despite less than spectacular straight-line speed.

Positives: Lean, athletic build … Good initial quickness off the snap to avoid the jam … Good burst in and out of his breaks, and effectively uses head and shoulder fakes to generate separation from defenders … Soft, reliable hands … Has the wiggle to make defenders miss in the open field and can generate some yards after the catch.

Negatives: Lacks the straight-line speed scouts are looking for, and many of his big plays are a result of the Texas offense and defenders being forced to focus on other players … Good acceleration, but tops out quickly and can be caught from behind … Competitive, but has only marginal timing on his leaps and can be out-fought for the ball.

Coached by Randy Sapp at Yoe High … four-year starter at quarterback who accounted for 7,090 yards and 66 TDs during his career … Versatile two-time District MVP and three-time all-district pick who saw significant action at defensive back and returned kicks during his career … Also saw limited action at wide receiver and punter … Earned third-team all-state (3A) and District 18-3A Most Valuable Player honors as a senior … Team captain who completed 117-of-241 passes for 1,616 yards and 12 TDs and ran for 1,387 yards and 15 TDs on 227 carries that year … Added 386 return yards … Connected on 13-of-19 passes for 223 yards and a score and rushed 24 times for 267 yards and two TDs against Waco Connally … Tabbed the District 18-3A MVP as a junior … Completed 53-of-115 passes for 693 yards and seven TDs and rushed for 898 yards and 12 TDs on 149 carries in 2001 … Tabbed all-district as a sophomore after connecting on 52-of-122 passes and seven TDs and running for 955 yards and seven scores on 178 carries … Accounted for 667 yards of offense as a freshman starter … Played basketball (point guard) and ran sprints for the track & field team.

Born 9/19/84 in Cameron, Texas … Full name is Billy Joe Pittman, Jr … Member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll in spring 2004 … Majoring in liberal arts … Has served as a youth basketball coach … Enjoys playing video games in his spare time.