Age, Biography and Wiki
Dennis Pitta was born on 29 June, 1985 in Fresno, California, U.S., is an American football player (born 1985). Discover Dennis Pitta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?
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| Age |
38 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
29 June, 1985 |
| Birthday |
29 June |
| Birthplace |
Fresno, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 38 years old group.
Dennis Pitta Height, Weight & Measurements
At 38 years old, Dennis Pitta height not available right now. We will update Dennis Pitta's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
| Weight |
111 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Dennis Pitta's Wife?
His wife is Mataya Gissel (m. 2008)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Mataya Gissel (m. 2008) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Skylar Pitta, Decker Pitta, Blakely Pitta |
Dennis Pitta Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dennis Pitta worth at the age of 38 years old? Dennis Pitta’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Dennis Pitta's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Dennis Pitta Social Network
Timeline
His father played college football as a middle linebacker for California from 1968 to 1969.
Pitta attended Moorpark High School in Moorpark, California, where he earned letters in football, basketball, and track.
He played football as a wide receiver and cornerback, and his large size made him difficult to cover.
Dennis Gregory Pitta Jr. (born June 29, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).
As a senior in 2002, Pitta recorded 64 receptions for 1,150 yards and 13 touchdowns.
That season, he was named a first-team all-county, all-league, and all-area player.
He was a scholar-athlete all four years in high school and was also named a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete.
Pitta was shown interest by Dartmouth, Navy, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Utah, and Yale, but no Division I school offered him a scholarship.
Pitta chose to attend Brigham Young University, where he walked onto the BYU Cougars football team as a wide receiver.
Pitta was moved to tight end by head coach Gary Crowton, where he soon earned a scholarship.
He sat out the 2003 season on "grayshirt" status.
In 2004, he saw significant playing time as a result of an injury to starter Daniel Coats.
Pitta recorded 17 receptions for 176 yards and two touchdowns, and actually finished the season with more receptions than Coats.
Both of his scores came in the game against Air Force, where he also blocked a punt upon which BYU capitalized for a score.
Pitta is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Pitta served a mission for the church in the Dominican Republic, which caused a two-year hiatus in his college football career.
He returned to BYU for the 2007 season, and recorded 59 receptions for 813 yards and five touchdowns.
He finished the season as the nation's fifth-leading tight end in yards per game at 63.
Pitta was named to the All-Mountain West Conference (MWC) first-team, and he also received Academic All-MWC honors.
In 2008, he recorded 83 receptions for 1,083 yards and six touchdowns.
Against Northern Iowa, he compiled 213 yards, which broke the conference receiving yards record for a tight end and earned him the John Mackey Tight End of the Week honors.
Against Colorado State, he caught the game-winning 17-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Max Hall, and was named the John Mackey Tight End of the Week and a MWC Co-Offensive Player of the Week.
Pitta finished the season as the team's second-leading receiver.
He was a Lombardi Award and Biletnikoff Award candidate, and a Mackey Award semifinalist.
Pitta was named to the All-MWC first-team, and again received Academic All-MWC honors.
College Football News and Sports Illustrated named him an honorable mention All-American, and Rivals.com named him to its All-America third-team.
He played college football for the BYU Cougars, earning consensus All-American honors in 2009.
Prior to the 2009 season, The NFL Draft Scout, a CBS Sports affiliate, rated Pitta as the sixth-ranked out of 92 tight ends available for the 2010 NFL Draft.
They project him as being selected in the third or fourth round.
Phil Steele's assessed him as the fourth-ranked draft-eligible tight end and placed him on its preseason All-America fourth team.
He was one of three finalists for the Mackey Award.
He was named to the 2009 All-MWC first-team and the 2009 AFCA Coaches' All-America team.
Dennis Pitta, Reception Records in BYU Cougars football History
He was selected by the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Pitta was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
The pick was one of three that the Ravens acquired in a trade with the Denver Broncos on the first night of the draft on April 22.
After two strong seasons in the National Football League (NFL), Pitta suffered a hip injury in 2013 and played only occasionally until 2016, when he set a career high in receiving yards.
A further injury in 2017 ended his career.
Pitta was born in Fresno, California to parents Dennis and Linda Pitta.
