Steve Breaston

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Steven William Breaston (born August 20, 1983 in North Braddock, Pennsylvania) is an American football wide receiver, kick returner, and punt returner who plays for the Michigan Wolverines.

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[edit] High school career

Breaston attended Woodland Hills High School and was a letterman in football and track and field.

[edit] College career

Breaston is currently a senior and has played a major role for the Michigan Wolverines in all four of his seasons (2003-2006). He is most prolific return man in school history and has contributed to the Michigan offense as a wide receiver. Breaston's 156 career receptions are fifth most in school history.

[edit] Records

Breaston is Michigan's all-time leading punt returner (127 returns for 1,599 yards) and kickoff returner (81 returns for 1,993 yards). He has returned four punts for touchdowns, which ties him with Gene Derricotte and Derrick Alexander for the school record, and one kickoff for a score. His combined total of five returns for touchdowns is a Michigan record. Breaston's punt return and punt return yardage marks are also Big Ten Conference records. Breaston ranks fifth in conference annals in kickoff returns and kickoff return yardage.

[edit] National awards

[edit] Conference honors

  • 2003 Big Ten Freshman of the Year (coaches)
  • 2006 Big Ten Conference Sportsmanship Award Honoree
  • Four-time Big Ten Football Special Teams Player of the Week

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