Steve Breaston

Steve Breaston is an American former professional football wide receiver and return specialist. He played in the National Football League for teams like the Arizona Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Steven William Breaston was born on August 20, 1983, in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, USA. The wide receiver and return maestro stands 183 cm tall, and his playing weight was listed at 86 kg.

He grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Woodland Hills High School, where he put together a breathtaking athletic resume.

Committing to the University of Michigan, Breaston completely rewrote the Wolverines' special teams record books from 2002 to 2006.

Professional Career

Breaston was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.

He made an immediate impact on special teams as a rookie, but his definitive professional breakout arrived during the historic 2008 campaign. Stepping into a prominent starting role, Breaston caught 77 passes for 1,006 yards and three touchdowns.

In doing so, he, Larry Fitzgerald, and Anquan Boldin became only the fifth trio of wide receivers in NFL history to each surpass 1,000 receiving yards in the same season, a historic feat that hasn't been replicated since.

His explosive intermediate routing served as a vital safety valve for Kurt Warner, helping propel the Cardinals to their first-ever franchise appearance in Super Bowl XLIII.

In March 2011, Breaston signed a lucrative five-year free-agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

He provided valuable veteran stability to the perimeter group, hauling in a highly productive 785 yards during his initial year in Kansas City. He concluded his active professional journey during the 2013 offseason program, briefly bringing his high-IQ diagnostic skills to the New Orleans Saints' training camp roster before transitioning away from the gridiron.

Career Highlights

• 2008 – Member of the last wide receiver trio in NFL history to each gain 1,000 receiving yards in a single season (alongside Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin)
• 2008 – Crowned an NFC Champion and reached Super Bowl XLIII with the Arizona Cardinals
• 2005 – Set a historic Rose Bowl record with 315 all-purpose yards in a single game
• 2003 – Named the Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year