Pittman was born and raised in Moultrie, Georgia, and attended Colquitt County High School.

Pittman originally committed to play college football at Ole Miss, but de-committed after the team recommended that he "gray shirt" as a freshman.

Over the course of his collegiate career, Pittman recorded 138 tackles, 13 sacks, four passes defensed and one forced fumble, as well as one blocked kick.

[5] He was released by the Dolphins at the end of training camp and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2018.

[10] Pittman was waived on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts but was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad on September 4, 2019.