CLEMSON in the NFL

Bryant had 8 TD's in his short rookie season.
Bryant had 8 TD's in his short rookie season.

Martavis Bryant listed as a NFL Breakout star


by - Assoc. Editor -

CBSSports.com has released its latest article on Wednesday that listed the Top NFL Breakout Stars for 2015.

Former Clemson standout wide receiver Martavis BryantMartavis Bryant
Wide Receiver (2011 - 2013)
#1 6-5, 200
Calhoun Falls, SC

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was included on the list with 19 other talented young players.

The only prerequisite (besides talent) on the list was that the players have not yet been selected to a NFL Pro Bowl.

"He had 26 catches as a rookie last season, but the number that stands out is 21.1 yards per catch," NFL.com said. "This kid can fly. He looked like a raw rookie just getting by with athletic ability last season. With a year under his belt, and Antonio Brown on the other side, look out."

Bryant had 26 catches for 549 yards and eight touchdowns in his rookie season (9 games). The eight touchdowns were tied for fourth most among NFL rookies and he was only the eighth Steeler's rookie to reach 500 yards.

Martavis Bryant

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