Mike Pitts was drafted No. 16 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 169 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 169
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5324th at Alabama
The pick
How Mike Pitts came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
169 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Games played
- 169
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5324th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1121% of career value
- Final season
- 199411 years after the draft
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Pitts.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Illinois College
Tennessee
Alabama in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Quinnen Williams
DT · NYJ · 2019
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#3
Marcell Dareus
DT · BUF · 2011
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#13
Daron Payne
DT · WAS · 2018
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#42
Cornelius Griffin
DT · NYG · 2000
Alabama
#55
Dalvin Tomlinson
DT · NYG · 2017
Alabama
#49
Jarran Reed
DT · SEA · 2016
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Pitts in the 1983 NFL Draft
Mike Pitts is a Defensive tackle out of Alabama selected No. 16 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft. 169 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mike Pitts drafted?
Mike Pitts was selected No. 16 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-pitts.
What college did Mike Pitts play for?
Mike Pitts played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Mike Pitts's NFL career turn out?
169 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-pitts.