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Lafayette Pitts

Lafayette Pitts

Lafayette E. Pitts (born September 24, 1992) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Pittsburgh, and was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Lafayette Pitts
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Pitts in 2018
Free agent
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1992-09-24)September 24, 1992
Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Woodland Hills
(Churchill, Pennsylvania)
College:Pittsburgh
Undrafted:2016
Career history
  • Miami Dolphins (2016)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (2017)
  • Buffalo Bills (2017–2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2018
Total tackles:21
Sacks:0.0
Pass deflections:0
Interceptions:0
Forced fumbles:0
Player stats at **NFL.com [14] **
Total tackles:21
Sacks:0.0
Pass deflections:0
Interceptions:0
Forced fumbles:0
Player stats at **NFL.com [14] **

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HtWt40-yard dash10-yd split20-yd split20-ss3-coneVert jumpBroadBP
5 ft 11 in
(1.80 m)		190 lb
(86 kg)		4.46 s1.59 s2.65 s4.27 s6.81 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		12 reps
All values are from Pro Day[1]

Miami Dolphins

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Pitts signed with the Miami Dolphins on May 6, 2016.[2] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Dolphins during final team cuts.[3] Pitts was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad the following day.[4] On November 7, 2016, he was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.[5]

On September 2, 2017, Pitts was waived by the Dolphins.[6]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 3, 2017, Pitts was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[7] He was waived by the Jaguars on October 24, 2017.[8]

Buffalo Bills

On October 25, 2017, Pitts was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.[9] Pitts was re-signed to a one-year deal on April 16, 2018.[10]

After another season as a core special teams player for the Bills, Pitts signed another one-year deal on February 12, 2019 to remain in Buffalo.[11] He was released on August 31, 2019.[12]

References

[1]
Citation Linkwww.nfldraftscout.com"Lafayette Pitts - Pittsburgh, CB : 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[2]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Press Release: Dolphins sign 2 draft picks and 12 undrafted college free agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 6, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[3]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgPoupart, Alain (September 3, 2016). "Dolphins Make Moves To Get Roster To 53". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[4]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgPoupart, Alain (September 4, 2016). "Dolphins Acquire Hunter; Make Other Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[5]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. November 7, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[6]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2017.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[7]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Jaguars claim five players off waivers". Jaguars.com. September 3, 2017.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[8]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Jaguars sign linebacker Jonathan Freeny". Jaguars.com. October 24, 2017.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[9]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgBrown, Chris (October 25, 2017). "Bills awarded claim for CB Lafayette Pitts". BuffaloBills.com.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[10]
Citation Linkwww.buffalobills.comBrown, Chris (April 16, 2018). "Bills re-sign O'Leary, Pitts, Thomas, Yarbrough". Buffalo Bills. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[11]
Citation Linkwww.buffalobills.comBrown, Chris (February 12, 2019). "Bills re-sign CB Lafayette Pitts". Buffalo Bills. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[12]
Citation Linkwww.buffalobills.comBrown, Chris (August 31, 2019). "Bills cut roster down to 53 players". BuffaloBills.com.
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[13]
Citation Linkwww.pittsburghpanthers.comPittsburgh Panthers bio
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[14]
Citation Linkwww.nfl.comNFL.com
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[15]
Citation Linkwww.nfldraftscout.com"Lafayette Pitts - Pittsburgh, CB : 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile"
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[16]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Press Release: Dolphins sign 2 draft picks and 12 undrafted college free agents"
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[17]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Dolphins Make Moves To Get Roster To 53"
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[18]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Dolphins Acquire Hunter; Make Other Roster Moves"
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[19]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Dolphins make roster moves"
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM
[20]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Dolphins Make Roster Moves"
Oct 1, 2019, 5:16 AM