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Biography
Benjamin Chase Pittman (born March 12, 1983) is a former American football defensive end who is currently the defensive line coach at Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University and Texas.
Early years
A native of Minden, Louisiana in Webster Parish, Pittman attended Evangel Christian Academy, where as a senior made sixty-three tackles and six sacks.
College career
Pittman played college football for the LSU Tigers where he played in 25 games and made 61 tackles and 8.5 sacks. He had originally attended the University of Texas at Austin before transferring to LSU in 2004. He majored in general studies.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Pittman was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round (213th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft. He was waived/injured on August 30, 2008.