Preston Pittman

Position:
Offensive Line
Height:
6-1
Weight:
284
Class:
Sophomore
Letters:
1
Hometown:
Birmingham, Ala.
High School:
Briarwood HS

2013 at MERCER: Played in four games at tackle during redshirt freshman campaign … Named to the Pioneer Football League Honor Roll … Made one start on the year … Paved the way for 410 yards of total offensive in collegiate debut against Reinhardt (Aug. 31) … Helped team to a season-high 570 yards of total offense and 402 rushing in a victory over Warner (Sep. 14).

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham, Ala. … Earned three varsity letter in football under head coach Fred Yancey … Led team to Region Championship and an unbeaten record in region play all three seasons … Helped lead team to the 2010 state championship game during his junior season and to the semifinals his senior year … Was awarded the 2013 ACSL Distinguished High School Award for Athletics during his senior season.

PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 11, 1994 to parents Noel and Beth Pittman in Birmingham, Ala. … Has two brothers, Chase (married to Melissa) and Whit, a sister named Lilly, two nephews and one niece … Chose Mercer for its strong academics and beautiful campus … Plans to major in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Business.