After a stellar freshman season, Wolverine fans viewed Breaston as the next Michigan Heisman Trophy winner, a player in the mold of Desmond Howard. Breaston spent his next two seasons gaining most of his success on special teams, but was not a focal point of the offense. Prior to his senior season, he worked hard during the 2006 offseason, taking over full-time split end duties and went on to lead the team in receptions while continuing to excel as a punt returner.

Breaston lettered three times in football at Woodland Hills High School, where he led the team to a 14-1 record and to a berth in the Pennsylvania 4-A state championship game. He helped Woodland Hills win the WPIAL Class AAAA title, gaining 219 yards on 15 carries during a 41-6 victory. The Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year in 2001, Breaston was rated the third-best skill athlete and was named Northeast Offensive Player of the Year by Super Prep. He received a four-star rating and was ranked as the nation's eighth-best player by Rivals100.com.

Breaston was selected as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's co-Player of the Year (with quarterback Tyler Palko) and named an All-American running quarterback by Max Emfinger. The versatile athlete gained 2,545 career rushing yards and 37 touchdowns as a quarterback. As a senior, he carried 151 times for 1,718 yards (11.4-yard average) and 24 touchdowns, completed 33 of 79 passes for 600 yards and was involved in 34 scores overall, including 10 touchdown runs of more than 50 yards.

Breaston returned two punts for touchdowns as a senior, including a 93-yarder vs. McKeesport High, and accounted for more than 5,000 all-purpose yards during his last two seasons combined. Breaston lettered twice in basketball and track, winning the district title in the 300-meter hurdles as a junior.

The product of a hot recruiting war, Breaston enrolled at Michigan in 2002, spending the season on the sideline as a redshirt. He was named Big Ten Conference co-Freshman of the Year and earned Scripps/Football Writers Association Freshman All-American honors as a wide receiver and Sports Illustrated All-American honorable mention as a return specialist. Breaston ranked third in the Big Ten with an average of 13.8 yards per punt return and set Michigan single-season records in punt returns (45) and yards (619), returning two punts for scores. He also caught 38 passes for 444 yards (11.7 avg) and three touchdowns, adding 65 yards and two scores on 12 carries (5.4 avg).

A finger injury forced Breaston to sit out the 2004 Indiana game, and he started only four games as a sophomore. He ranked third on the team with 34 grabs for 291 yards (8.6-yard avg) and three scores, adding 76 yards on 10 rushing attempts. Breaston returned 24 punts for 292 yards (12.2 avg) and one score and had 28 kickoff returns for 689 yards (24.6 avg), as he finished with 1,348 all-purpose yards. He was named to The Sporting News and ESPN.com All-Bowl teams after gaining 315 all-purpose yards vs. Texas in the Rose Bowl.

Breaston sat out the Michigan State game with a shoulder injury, starting 7 of 11 games in 2005. As a receiver he gained 291 yards, catching 26 passes (11.6 avg) and a pair of touchdowns. He also rushed 10 times for 101 yards (10.1 avg) and returned 29 punts for 356 yards (12.3 avg). Breaston totaled 646 yards with a score on 23 kickoff returns (28.1 avg) and piled up 1,394 all-purpose yards.

Despite leading the team with 58 receptions for 670 yards (11.6 avg) and two touchdowns and ranking third in the conference in both punt and kickoff returns, Breaston was not named All-Big Ten in 2006. He compiled 1,548 all-purpose yards, as he totaled 332 yards with a score on 29 punt returns (11.4 avg) and 467 yards on 21 kickoff returns (22.2 avg) while starting 12 of 13 games.

In 48 games at Michigan, Breaston started 25 times and hauled in 156 passes for 1,696 yards (10.9-yard average) and 10 touchdowns. He carried 42 times for 321 yards (7.6 avg) and a pair of scores. Breaston returned 127 punts for 1,599 yards (12.4 avg) and four touchdowns, adding 1,993 yards and one score on 81 kickoff returns (24.6 avg). He scored 106 points, completed 1 of 2 pass attempts for a 36-yard touchdown and recorded three solo tackles. On 406 touches, Breaston amassed 5,609 all-purpose yards, an average of 116.85 yards per game.

Positives: Has good, darting agility and the ability to adjust on the move and the quickness in his change-of-direction agility to redirect … Can track the ball well over his outside shoulder and has a good short-area burst … Has the functional long speed to be effective up the seam … Has the loose hips to separate after the catch and runs good straight-line patterns, showing the timed speed to take the ball up the seam … Alert to sticks and does a nice job of keeping his feet working along the sidelines … Does a good job of settling underneath and is good at side-stepping over trash … Very good with ball security, especially on returns and runs, with the ball close to his chest and held at the chest … Shows much better ball concentration and hand-eye coordination fielding the return ball than he does as a receiver … Did a much better job of catching the ball in stride and turning up field as a senior than he had in the past … Has the foot quickness to make second-level defenders miss … You can see the effort in his cut blocks, as he takes good angles and attacks linebackers low to take them off their feet … Shows good hand-eye coordination to look the kicked ball in … Patient runner who waits for his wedge to develop on kickoff returns and shows a good straight-line burst to take it up the seam on punt returns … Has the loose hips to redirect in his stride and plays much faster returning the ball than when having to separate after the catch.

Negatives: Lanky athlete with a sprinter's build -- lean, smooth-skinned, little bubble, slender legs and marginal muscle thickness … Needs to use his arms better to extend and catch away from the frame rather than letting the ball absorb into his body … Sees the coverage adequately, as he still goes through stretches where he will run into spots on the field rather than elude, but he did not play receiver until his freshman season at Michigan … Seems to shy away from contact as a receiver and has had several drops of easy throws due to concentration lapses … Despite a solid senior season as a receiver, he has never stood out on offense or demonstrated the ability to be a take-charge, go-to type … Shies away from the physical aspect of competing for the jump ball and only makes passive hits as a blocker … Needs to make better body adjustments on the move (more crisper and sudden runner on returns than as a receiver) … Not a quick-twitch type that can suddenly separate, as he is more of a fluid runner who needs room to build up his stride … More of a one-speed cut runner, needing to do a better job of dropping his pads to accelerate out of his breaks quicker … Must be more alert to coverage, as he tends to run into spots rather than avoid the defender in the open field … Prefers to catch the ball in stride rather than reaching for it … Looks hesitant going for the ball at its high point, tending to keep his eyes on the closing defender rather than concentrating on looking the ball in, resulting in as many drops as catches prior to 2006 … Will generally go down from the initial hit … When blocking in-line, he doesn't have the hand placement or punch to finish and needs to be more physical when taking on edge rushers.

Compares To: BOBBY WADE, Tennessee Titans (Arizona) … Breaston has good athletic ability and timed speed. While he has potential, he has failed to live up to expectations as a receiver. He is too much of a body catcher and needs to show better urgency getting to the ball in a crowd, as he tends to shy away from contact. Even with his impressive 2006 totals as a receiver, most came in a handful of games and he can't be considered a go-to type, especially with his lean-looking frame. His best chance for success at the next level could come on special teams.

Breaston's 156 receptions rank fifth on the school's career list behind Braylon Edwards (252, 2001-2004), Marquise Walker (176, 1998-2001), Jason Avant (169, 2002-2005) and Anthony Carter (161, 1979-1982) … His 1,696 yards receiving rank 13th in Michigan annals … His 77 kickoff returns set a Wolverines all-time record, topping the old mark of 63 by Anthony Carter (1979-82) … His 1,993 yards on kickoff returns also surpassed Carter's previous school career-record of 1,606 yards … He has enough kickoff returns to rank fifth in Big Ten Conference history and so does his 1,993 yards, topped only by Derrick Mason of Michigan State (2,575 yards on 106 returns, 1993-96), Brandon Williams of Wisconsin (2,349 on 106 returns, 2002-05), Derin Graham of Indiana (2,088 on 93 returns, 1998-2000) and Mel Anderson of Minnesota (1,996 on 93 returns, 1983-86) … Breaston shattered the UM career record with 127 punt returns for 1,599 yards, topping the old marks of 79 returns for 907 yards by Anthony Carter (1979-82) … His 127 returns also set a Big Ten Conference record, surpassing the previous mark of 124 by Peter Marciano of Iowa (1986-89) … His 1,599 yards also broke the old Big Ten record of 1,347 yards by Jim Leonhard of Wisconsin (2001-04) … Breaston's four punt returns for touchdowns tied the school record that was first set by Derrick Alexander (1992-93) … Breaston's 58 receptions in 2006 rank 12th on Michigan's single-season list … His 45 punt returns in 2003 set a school record, surpassing the old mark of 36 by Charles Woodson in 1997 … Those 45 returns tied Thomas Lewis of Indiana (1993) for third on the Big Ten list behind David Boston of Ohio State (47 in 1997) and Anthony Chambers of Purdue (47 in 2003) … His 619 yards via punt return in 2003 topped the previous school record of 455 yards by Tripp Welborne in 1990 and ranks third on the Big Ten list behind Neal Colzie of Ohio State (679 in 1973) and Bob Hoernschemeyer of Indiana (635 in 1943) … His two punt returns for touchdowns in 2003 tied the school single-season record, first set by Dwayne Ware in 1990, and matched by Derrick Alexander in both 1992 and '93 … His 23 kickoff returns in 2005 place Breaston fourth in Michigan history, while his 28 in 2004 broke the old school record of 26 by Jeremy LeSueur in 2002 … Breaston's 689 yards on kickoff returns in 2004 and 646 in 2005 are the top two single-season performances in school history, breaking the previous record of 583 yards by LeSueur in 2002 … Only Desmond Howard (29.6-yard average in 1990) and Anthony Carter (28.5 avg, in 1980) had higher single-season kickoff-return averages for the Wolverines than Breaston's 28.1-yard average in 2005 … His nine punt returns in the 2006 Wisconsin clash was a single-game record, topping the old mark of eight by Brian Carpenter vs. Notre Dame in 1981 and eight by Julius Curry vs. Utah in 2002 … Breaston's six kickoff returns vs. Texas in the 2004 Rose Bowl is a school game-record and he also holds the school game-record with 221 yards in returns during that Rose Bowl clash, topping his own previous mark of 186 yards vs. Minnesota in 2005 … Breaston became the first player in school history to amass over 1,000 yards in total kick returns in a season when he picked up 1,002 yards in 2005 (356 on punt returns, 646 on kickoff returns) … Had 10 kickoff returns and seven punt returns of 40 yards or more during his career … In 2003, Breaston became the first Michigan player since 1949 to score on a pass, a run, a reception and a punt return in one season (Rick Sygar and Terry Barr also achieved the feat during their careers).

All-Big Ten Conference first-team selection as an all-purpose back by The NFL Draft Report, but did not receive any honors from the league's media or coaches, despite ranking third in the conference in punt returns (29 for 3332 yards, an 11.4-yard average and a touchdown) and third in kickoff returns (21 for 467 yards and a 22.2-yard average) … Ranked sixth in the Big Ten with 1,548 all-purpose yards, an average of 119.08 yards per game … Started 12 of 13 games at split end, coming off the bench in the Indiana contest … Led the team with a career-high 58 receptions for 670 yards (11.6 avg), but managed only two touchdown grabs … Carried 10 times for 79 yards (7.9 avg) … Had four receptions of 20 yards or more, including a career-long 62-yarder vs. Indiana, totaling 20 plays for at least 20 yards during the season (six punt returns, nine kickoff returns, one rushing attempt and four receptions) … Turned the ball over once on a fumble and had six passes intended for him deflected by the opposition.

Vanderbilt … Breaston led team with four receptions for 68 yards and added a 13-yard reverse … He also had a 16-yard kickoff return and three punt returns for seven yards, as he finished with 104 all-purpose yards and collected his 100th career punt return and reception … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#14 Josh Allen -- Two solo tackles, one pass deflection.

Central Michigan … Gained 25 yards on two receptions, 14 yards on one punt return and 44 yards on two kick returns … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#7 Pacino Horne -- Three solo tackles.

Notre Dame … Moved into U-M's top five in career all-purpose yards with 106 yards, as he caught six passes for 42 yards and returned four punts for 64 yards … Record Watch -- Became the Big Ten Conference career punt-return yardage leader with his 18-yard return in the third quarter … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#30 Mike Richardson -- Three tackles (one solo), one stop for a one-yard loss, one pass deflection.

Wisconsin … Managed only five yards on two catches and nine yards on three carries on offense, but set a career-high for punt-return yards in a game with 116 on nine attempts … Record Watch -- His 116 punt-return yards was the fourth best single-game in school history … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#6 Jake Ikegwuonu -- Four solo tackles, a 23-yard interception return.

Minnesota … Made five receptions for 48 yards, gained 11 yards on a reverse, returned two punts for five yards and had a 16-yard kickoff return … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#11 Desi Steib -- One assisted tackle.

Michigan State … Led the team with four catches for 34 yards, including three third-down conversions … Had a 20-yard punt return and two kick returns for 38 yards … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#9 Demond Williams -- Four solo tackles, one pass deflection.

Penn State … Tied for the team lead with five catches for 79 yards, adding two punt returns for two yards and a 20-yard kickoff return … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#1 Justin King -- Two solo tackles, one pass deflection.

Iowa … Matched his career-high with seven receptions for 49 yards and added a 64-yard season-long kick return … Also had two punt returns for four yards … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#13 Charles Godfrey -- Nine tackles (seven solo).

Northwestern … Snared three passes for 34 yards and gained two yards on a reverse, but was tackled at midfield on a punt return in the second quarter, coughing up the ball that Northwestern's Eddie Sutton recovered at the Michigan 44 with 2:01 remaining in the first half … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#22 Deante Battle -- Four tackles (two solo).

Ball State … Gained 216 all-purpose yards in his final home game for the Wolverines, as Breaston led the team with seven catches for 50 yards and added an 11-yard lateral … He set career-highs with five kick returns for 133 yards and surpassed 1,500 punt-return yards in his career with two attempts for 22 yards … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#8 Trey Buice -- Five tackles (four solo).

Indiana … Did not start for the only time in 2006, but responded with a career-high 231 all-purpose yards on six touches, scoring touchdowns on an 83-yard punt return and a 62-yard pass play … Breaston caught three passes for 103 yards, returned two kickoffs for 45 yards and had the 83-yard punt return, earning Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors … Breaston gained 200 all-purpose yards for the second-straight game … He reached the end zone for the first time this season, catching a 62-yard scoring pass from Chad Henne at 10:23 of the second quarter. It was the ninth receiving score of Breaston's career … He added his second touchdown on an 83-yard punt return at 12:10 of the third quarter. It was his first punt return for a score this season and the fourth of his career … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#9 Tracy Porter -- Four solo tackles.

Ohio State … Breaston was held to 18 yards on three catches, dropping three other throws, as he ran for an eight-yard gain and returned two kickoffs for 39 yards … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#14 Antonio Smith -- Eight tackles (six solo), an 18-yard sack.

Southern California (Rose Bowl) … Breaston tied his career-best with seven receptions for a career-high 115 yards, and he scored on a 41-yard touchdown pass from QB Chad Henne to cap a six-play, 70-yard drive with 1:09 left in the Wolverines' 32-18 loss … He also had four kickoff returns for 52 yards … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#7 Cary Harris -- Four solo tackles.

Recipient of the U-M Athletic Academic Achievement Award … Named Big Ten Conference co-Special Teams Player of the Week vs. both Penn State and Indiana and ABC Sports Player of the Game vs. Iowa … Played in 11 games, sitting out the Michigan State clash with a shoulder contusion … Started at split end vs. Northern Illinois, Notre Dame, Penn State, Wisconsin, Iowa, Northwestern and Nebraska (Alamo Bowl) … Finished third on the team with 26 reception for 291 yards (11.2-yard average) and two touchdowns, adding 101 yards on 10 carries (10.1 avg) … Returned 29 punts for 356 yards, as his 12.3-yard average ranked second in the Big Ten … Also ranked third in the conference with 646 yards and a score on 23 kickoff returns (28.1 avg) … Recorded one solo tackle and attempted one pass … Gained 1,394 all-purpose yards, an average of 126.73 yards per game … Had three 200-yard all-purpose yardage games and six 100-yard efforts … Became first player in U-M history to gain 1,000 return yards (1,002) in a season … Produced 21 plays that gained at least 20 yards each (10 kickoff returns, five punt returns, three rushes, two catches).

Northern Illinois … Caught two passes for 15 yards, ran for seven yards on a reverse and returned one kickoff for 17 yards … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#12 Adriel Hansbro -- Eight tackles (six solo).

Notre Dame … Gained 104 all-purpose yards, returning six punts for 31 yards and two kick-offs for 30 yards, in addition to gaining 34 yards on two rushes and adding a nine-yard reception … Had a 30-yard career long rush vs. the Irish … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#30 Mike Richardson -- Five tackles (four solo).

Eastern Michigan … Surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in career punt-return yardage, as he returned a punt 72 yards to set up the opening score of the game … Made two receptions for 20 yards … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#4 Duan Bracey -- Six tackles (five solo).

Wisconsin … Returned four punts for 22 yards, three kickoffs for 47 yards and caught one pass for a one-yard loss … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#6 Brett Bell -- Two solo tackles.

Michigan State … Sat out the game with a shoulder injury.

Minnesota … Came off the bench, responding with 231 all-purpose yards. Caught three passes for 45 yards and returned five kickoffs for 186 yards, including a 95-yard touchdown, U-M's first kickoff return for a TD since Seth Smith went 100 yards vs. Wisconsin on October 29th, 1994 … Record Watch -- His 186-yard effort is the second-most in school history for kickoff returns, trailing only his 221 yards attained in last year's Rose Bowl … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#4 Trumaine Banks -- Five solo tackles, one stop for a two-yard loss.

Penn State … Shared Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors after gaining 169 all-purpose yards, including 113 in the fourth quarter … Caught a 10-yard pass and had three rushing yards on two laterals … Also had four kickoff returns for 128 yards and returned two punts for 28 yards … Set up all three fourth-quarter scoring drives with a 39-yard kickoff return, a 28-yard punt return and a 41-yard kickoff return against the Nittany Lions … His 41-yard return with 53 seconds left in regulation set the stage for Michigan's game-winning touchdown drive … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#1 Anwar Phillips -- One solo tackle.

Iowa … Turned a pass in the left flat into a 52-yard, season-long receiving touchdown to gave U-M an 18-15 lead in the fourth quarter … Made two catches for 62 yards and added two kickoff returns for 30 yards, as he was named ABC Player of the Game … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#26 Jovon Johnson -- Seven tackles (five solo).

Northwestern … Gained 106 all-purpose yards, catching three laterals for 29 yards, making three receptions for 24 yards and returning five punts for 53 yards … Record Watch -- Moved from sixth to third place on the Big Ten's career punt-return yardage list … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#22 Deante Battle -- Five tackles (one solo).

Indiana … Named Big Ten co-Special Teams Player of the Week after gaining 201 all-purpose yards in the first half … Rushed once for 30 yards and caught three passes for 46 yards and an 11-yard score … Added 121 return yards vs. IU, returning the opening kickoff 47 yards and gaining 78 yards on three punt returns … Record Watch -- Moved into second place on the Big Ten's career punt-return yardage list in the Indiana game … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#9 -- Tracy Porter -- No tackles.

Ohio State … Led the team in receiving with a career-best seven receptions for 53 yards, as he cracked the 1,000-yard barrier in career receiving yards against the Buckeyes … Also returned one kickoff for 15 yards … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#9 Donte Whitner -- Four solo tackles.

Nebraska (Alamo Bowl) … Gained 224 all-purpose yards on 13 touches, as Breaston set the Alamo Bowl record with 146 kickoff return yards on four attempts and added seven punt returns for 72 yards … Also rushed once for a two-yard loss and caught an eight-yard pass … Named the Fred Jacoby Sportsmanship Award recipient for his play in the Alamo Bowl … Head-to-Head Competition -- CB#2 Cortney Grixby -- Six solo tackles.

Played in 11 games, sitting out the Indiana contest after injuring a finger … Started vs. Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan State and Ohio State, when the Wolverines opened those games with a multiple-receiver formation … Finished third on the team with 34 receptions for 291 yards (8.6-yard average) and three touchdowns … Gained 76 yards on 10 carries (7.6 avg) and 292 yards with a score on 24 punt returns, ranking third in the Big Ten Conference with a 12.3-yard average … Added 689 yards on 28 kickoff returns (24.6 avg), both school records … Amassed 1,348 all-purpose yards, an average of 122.55 yards per game … Had a team-leading 25 plays of 20 yards or more (17 kickoff returns, five punt returns, two receptions and one reverse).

Made four receptions for 34 yards and returned three punts for 40 yards vs. Miami (Ohio) … Caught five passes for 42 yards and returned three kickoffs for 77 yards, as he had a 25-yard touchdown reception and two-point conversion catch vs. Notre Dame … Made three receptions for 19 yards, returned three punts for 35 yards and returned three kickoffs for 46 yards vs. San Diego State … Earned his first start of season at receiver in the Big Ten opener vs. Iowa, catching three passes for 18 yards and returned two kickoffs for 40 yards … Started vs. Minnesota, catching three passes for 16 yards, as he returned two punts for a one-yard gain and had two kickoff returns for 60 yards … Returned three punts for a total of 54 yards, but had streak of 16 games played with a reception snapped vs. Purdue … Had five catches for a then season-high 49 yards and a 10-yard touchdown, adding another score, as he returned four punts for 112 yards, including a 67-yard touch-down vs. Northwestern, accounting for 272 all-purpose yards to earn Big Ten co-Special Teams Player of the Week honors … Started at receiver and caught four passes for 17 yards while also returning one punt return for five yards vs. Ohio State to become Michigan's career leader in punt return yards with 909 total … Set a Michigan and Rose Bowl record with 315 all-purpose yards vs. Texas, as he also set U-M and Rose Bowl game-records with 221 kickoff return yards on six attempts against the Longhorns. He had kickoff returns of 44, 37, 20, 43, 24 and 53 yards, caught three passes for 77 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown grab, rushed three times for 15 yards and added a two-yard punt return, as he was named to both The Sporting News and ESPN.com all-bowl teams for his record-setting performance in the Rose Bowl.

Earned Big Ten Conference co-Freshman of the Year honors from the league's coaches … Scripps/Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-American selection as a receiver, adding Sports Illustrated All-American honorable mention as a return specialist and was a member of College Football News' Freshman All-American second-team … Saw action in thirteen games, starting vs. Indiana and Iowa at split end … Ranked third in the Big Ten with 13.8 yards per punt return, as he set Michigan season-records in punt returns (45) and yards (619) … Scored touchdowns on punt returns vs. Indiana and Illinois … Ranked second on the team in receiving touchdowns (three), third in receiving yards (444) and fourth in receptions (38), averaging 11.7 yards per catch … Gained 65 yards on twelve carries (6.5 avg) with a pair of scores and returned nine kickoffs for 191 yards (21.2 avg) … Completed his only pass attempt for a 36-yard touchdown and recorded two solo tackles while amassing 1,319 all-purpose yards, an average of 101.46 yards per game … Led the team with 22 plays of twenty yards or more (9 punt returns, 6 receptions, 6 kickoff returns and 1 rushing play).

Saw his first ever game action vs. Central Michigan, gaining 157 all-purpose yards, with four catches for 72 yards, three punt returns for 79 yards and on rushing attempt for six yards … Returned five punts for 51 yards vs. Houston … Had four punt returns for 104 yards, including a 55-yard return vs. Notre Dame … Against Oregon, Breaston caught six passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns, including a nine-yarder in the fourth quarter that capped a 98-yard, 13-play drive, returned one punt for four yards and rushed once for three yards vs. the Ducks … Scored on a 20-yard reception and a 69-yard punt return vs. Indiana … Caught six passes for 50 yards vs. Iowa, as he also rushed twice for six yards, returned six punts for 42 yards and returned three kickoffs for 61 yards … Made four receptions for 37 yards, rushed once for one yard, returned three punts for 46 yards and completed one pass for 36 yards and a touchdown vs. Minnesota … Returned four punts for 72 yards, including a season-long return of 74 yards for a touchdown vs. Illinois … Gained 67 yards on six punt returns vs. Purdue, as he also caught two passes for 15 yards and rushed once for a then career-long 21 yards and a touchdown, setting a Michigan single-season record with 34th punt return in the Purdue game … Returned six punts for 55 yards and two kickoffs for 49 yards, catching five passes for 23 yards and lined up at quarterback for one play, rushing for a three-yard touchdown vs. Ohio State … Grabbed six passes for 61 yards, rushed once for three yards and returned a kickoff 24 yards vs. Southern California in the Rose Bowl.

Enrolled at Michigan, but spent the season performing as a receiver on the scout team after playing quarterback in high school.

2004: Sat out the Indiana game (10/02) with a dislocated finger.

2005: Did not play vs. Michigan State (10/01) with a shoulder contusion.

Campus: 4.54 in the 40-yard dash … 290-pound bench press … 480-pound safe squat … 253-pound power clean … 34-inch vertical jump.

Combine: 4.41 in the 40-yard dash … 1.55 10-yard dash … 2.55 20-yard dash … 4.29 20-yard shuttle … 6.9 three-cone drill … 33-inch vertical jump … 10'4" broad jump.

Attended Woodland Hills (North Braddock, Pa.) High School, playing football for head coach George Novak … Lettered three times in football, leading the team to a 14-1 record and to a berth in the Pennsylvania 4-A state championship game … Helped Woodland Hills win the WPIAL Class AAAA title, gaining 219 yards on 15 carries during a 41-6 victory … The Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year in 2001, Breaston was rated the third-best skill athlete and was named Northeast Offensive Player of the Year by Super Prep … Received a four-star rating and was ranked as the nation's eighth-best player by Rivals100.com … Was selected as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's co-Player of the Year (with quarterback Tyler Palko) and named an All-American running quarterback by Max Emfinger … The versatile athlete gained 2,545 career rushing yards and 37 touchdowns as a quarterback … As a senior, he carried 151 times for 1,718 yards (11.4-yard average) and 24 touchdowns, completed 33 of 79 passes for 600 yards and was involved in 34 scores overall, including 10 touchdown runs of more than 50 yards … Returned two punts for touchdowns senior season, including a 93-yarder vs. McKeesport High and accounted for more than 5,000 combined all-purpose yards during his junior and senior seasons … Lettered twice in basketball and track, winning the district title in the 300-meter hurdles as a junior.

General Studies major, enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts … Born Steven William Breaston on 8/20/83 … Resides in North Braddock, Pennsylvania.