59 overall prospect, No. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. The slot deal for No. INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts rookie receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is sidelined indefinitely after having unexpected surgery Sunday night to deal with compartment leg syndrome in his calf, coach Frank Reich said Monday. 9 player in California for the 2016 recruiting class. "He had the injury, whatever happens when you get that, but the symptoms don't crop up until later," Reich said. Not one or two games — every game. -star recruit, Pittman took his talents to the Trojans from Thousand Oaks (Calif.) Oaks Christian. The Indianapolis Colts have signed rookie wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to a four-year contract. "Big, smart and reliable, Pittman falls into the 'possession receiver' bin, but has top-notch ball skills that allow him to bully and best cornerbacks down the field," said Lance Zierlein, NFL.com analyst. Michael Pittman Jr. signed his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Monday evening. 59 overall prospect, No. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. He's very difficult to draft in seasonal leagues but he has great upside and is worth a late dart throw in deep leagues or Best Ball.He's someone who rapidly moved up draft boards as the NFL Draft approached. Pittman Jr. is the latest Colts receiver to go down with an injury. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 101 passes for 1,275 yards (12.6 average) and 11 touchdowns in 13 games. A four-star recruit, Pittman took his talents to the Trojans from Thousand Oaks (Calif.) Oaks Christian. Michael Pittman Jr. signed his four-year rookie contract this afternoon. Team owner Jim Irsay compared Pittman's potential to former Indianapolis wide receiver Reggie Wayne, a six-time Pro Bowl pick as a 14-year star with the team from 2001-14. © 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. Hilton for the Colts, with Parris Campbell in the mix and future Hall of Fame quarterback Philip Rivers delivering the ball. He caught 101 passes for 1,275 yards (12.6 average) and 11 touchdowns in 13 games. Terms of the Colts' deal were not disclosed, but a four-year structure is likely, keeping him in Indianapolis through 2024. 34 overall pick April 24, in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. That transitioned them into becoming top athletes in high school.". Posted: 9/14/2020 2:02 am UTC. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. "I was almost certain I was going to be a Colt today,". August 30, 2020 12:49 pm. 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You'll get the best projections in the business! "He is a big target with outstanding hands, runs well. The Indianapolis Colts have signed rookie wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to a four-year contract. The team isn't ready to say his season is over, but like with Pittman Jr., there isn't a timetable on his return. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. "Improving release quickness against press will be an early focal point in an NFL camp, but his frame and physicality should create work space underneath even with close coverage. Michael Pittman Jr. signed his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Monday evening. See the bold prediction PFF writer made about Michael Pittman, Jr. Share this article share tweet text email link Andy Patton. 9 player in California for the 2016 recruiting class. Only third-round pick Julian Blackmon is unsigned, and due to vaguer contract language, third-rounders’ deals often cause holdups. The Colts announced Monday that second-year receiver Parris Campbell will have surgery on his left knee. Pittman, the team's first selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, was a dominant presence in his final year at USC, amassing a team-high 101 receptions for 1,275 yards and 11 touchdowns.