Derrek Pitts Jr.
No. 38 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-08-08) August 8, 1998
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:177 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school:South Charleston
(South Charleston, West Virginia)
College:West Virginia (2017–2018)
Marshall (2019–2020)
NC State (2021–2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of Week 4, 2023
Total tackles:2
Sacks:0.0
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Derrek Pitts Jr. (born August 8, 1998)[1] is an American football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia, Marshall and NC State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buccaneers after the 2023 NFL Draft.

Early years

Pitts was born in Baltimore, Maryland[2] and played high school football at South Charleston High School in South Charleston, West Virginia.[3]

College career

Pitts first attended West Virginia University where he played college football for the Mountaineers,[4] then he transferred to Marshall University where he played for the Thundering Herd,[5] and finally he transferred once again to North Carolina State University, and playing with the NC State Wolfpack.[3][6] He played two seasons with each team.

Professional career

After not being drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, Pitts was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023.[7] On August 29, 2023, the Buccaneers announced that he had made the initial 53-man roster.[8]

In Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Pitts recorded his first NFL tackles, one solo and one assist. He was waived on October 25, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[9][10]

References

  1. ↑ "Derek Pitts Jr. (CB)". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  2. ↑ Pope IV, Jonas (December 27, 2021). "After family tribulations and transfers, NC State CB Derrek Pitts is enjoying success". The News & Observer. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Derrek Pitts, Jr. – Football (DB)". gopack.com.
  4. ↑ "Derrek Pitts – Football (DB)". wvusports.com.
  5. ↑ "Derrek Pitts – Football (DB)". herdzone.com.
  6. ↑ Pope IV, Jonas (December 27, 2021). "After family tribulations and transfers, NC State CB Derrek Pitts is enjoying success". The News & Observer.
  7. ↑ "Bucs Officially Announce 18 UDFA Signings". Buccaneers.com.
  8. ↑ "Bucs Go Heavy on Front Seven in Initial 53-Man Roster". Buccaneers.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  9. ↑ Smith, Scott (October 25, 2023). "Bucs Activate Chase Edmonds, Waive Derrek Pitts". Buccaneers.com.
  10. ↑ Wells, River (October 30, 2023). "Bucs re-sign CB Derrek Pitts to practice squad". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
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