CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Bashaud Breeland impressive against Cowboys


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Former Clemson defensive back Bashaud Breeland Bashaud Breeland
(2010 - 2013)
#17 6-0, 195
Allendale, SC

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had two crucial goal line pass breaks ups against Cowboy's star wide receiver Dez Bryant in regulation. In overtime, Breeland broke up the final play of the game that was going to Dez Bryant and the Redskins' won 20-17.

For the game, Breeland had six tackles, a forced fumble and four huge pass breakups.

The rookie defensive back talked about his success against the franchise wide receiver after the win.

“I was just showing him that I’m here, too,” said Breeland. “I‘m a player in the NFL just like he is. He’s a good receiver. I know that, but I had to buckle down and do what I had to do to stop him.”

For the season, Breeland has 26 tackles, two forced fumbles, five pass break-ups and an interception.

Breeland was the talk of twitter after the game and even basketball great Kevin Durant tweeted about the former Tiger.

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