Breeland Speaks Explained

Breeland Speaks
Current Team:Jacksonville Jaguars
Number:67
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:18 December 1995
Birth Place:Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:285
College:Ole Miss
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:2
Draftpick:46
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:24
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:2
Pfr:S/SpeaBr00

Breeland Clyde Speaks (born December 18, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft. He played college football at Ole Miss.

Early life

Speaks attended Callaway High School in Jackson, Mississippi. During his senior season in 2013, Speaks had 118 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 18 quarterback hurries, four forced fumbles, three blocked kicks, five pass breakups and an interception returned for a touchdown.[1] A consensus 4-star recruit, Speaks committed to play college football for the Ole Miss Rebels in October 2013, choosing them over Mississippi State, Arkansas and Florida State among others.[2]

College career

Speaks redshirted in the 2014 season.[3] As a redshirt freshman in 2015, Speaks played in every game of the season, starting two. He totaled 32 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one fumble recovery.[4]

In 2016, as a redshirt sophomore, Speaks had 28 tackles (11 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack.[5]

As a redshirt junior in 2017, Speaks totaled 67 tackles, eight tackles for loss and seven sacks. He was named to the Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference Second-team.[6] After the season, he declared for the 2018 NFL draft.[7]

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Speaks was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round (46th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[8] He played in all 16 games as a rookie with four starts, recording 24 tackles and 1.5 sacks.[9]

On August 31, 2019, Speaks was placed on injured reserve.[10] On December 6, 2019, while on injured reserve, he was suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.[11] He was reinstated from suspension on December 30, and placed back on the injured reserve list. Without Speaks, the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers.[12]

Speaks was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020.[13]

Las Vegas Raiders

On October 2, 2020, Speaks was signed to the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders.[14] He was released on November 3.[15]

Dallas Cowboys (first stint)

On November 17, 2020, Speaks was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[16] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[17]

New York Giants

On January 21, 2021, Speaks signed a reserve/futures contract with the New York Giants.[18] He was waived on May 13, 2021.[19]

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On September 1, 2021, Speaks was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[20] He was released on December 6, 2021.[21]

Buffalo Bills

On December 22, 2021, Speaks was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad, but was released five days later.[22] [23]

Michigan Panthers

On December 22, 2022, Speaks signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL).[24] In his Panthers debut, Speaks produced three sacks, seven combined tackles, and one forced fumble.[25] He was released from his contract on August 10, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.[26]

San Francisco 49ers

Speaks signed with the 49ers on a one-year contract on August 11, 2023.[27] He was waived on August 27, 2023.[28]

Michigan Panthers (second stint)

On December 19, 2023, Speaks re-signed with the Panthers.[29] He was named the UFL Defensive Player of the Year on June 7, 2024.[30] His contract was terminated on August 8.[31]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 8, 2024, Speaks signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Breeland Speaks - Football . June 6, 2023 . Ole Miss Athletics . en . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606174040/https://olemisssports.com/sports/football/roster/breeland-speaks/376 . live .
  2. Web site: October 21, 2013 . Breeland Speaks Commits to Ole Miss . June 6, 2023 . Red Cup Rebellion . en . October 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221004173428/https://www.redcuprebellion.com/2013/10/21/4862932/defensive-lineman-breeland-speaks-commits-to-the-ole-miss . live .
  3. Web site: Berry . Zach . December 26, 2017 . Breeland Speaks will skip his final year, enter the 2018 NFL Draft . July 10, 2023 . Red Cup Rebellion . en . July 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230710182842/https://www.redcuprebellion.com/2017/12/26/16819950/breeland-speaks-ole-miss-football-nfl-draft-defensive-line-senior-year-combine-pro-day . live .
  4. Web site: Breeland Speaks 2015 Game Log . June 6, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606174127/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/breeland-speaks-1/gamelog/2015 . live .
  5. Web site: Breeland Speaks 2016 Game Log . June 6, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606174145/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/breeland-speaks-1/gamelog/2016 . live .
  6. Web site: Potter . Davis . December 4, 2017 . A.J. Brown leads four Ole Miss players on AP All-SEC team . December 30, 2017 . The Oxford Eagle . December 31, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051709/http://www.oxfordeagle.com/2017/12/04/j-brown-leads-four-ole-miss-players-ap-sec-team/ . live .
  7. Web site: Barnett . Zach . December 26, 2017 . Ole Miss DL Breeland Speaks declares for NFL Draft . June 6, 2023 . NBC Sports College Football . en-US . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606174230/https://collegefootball.nbcsports.com/2017/12/26/ole-miss-dl-breeland-speaks-declares-for-nfl-draft/ . live .
  8. Web site: Swanson . Kent . April 27, 2018 . Chiefs trade up, select Breeland Speaks at pick 46 . June 17, 2018 . ArrowheadPride.com . June 17, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180617192812/https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2018/4/27/17279322/nfl-draft-results-chiefs-trade-up-select-breeland-speaks-at-pick-46 . live .
  9. Web site: Breeland Speaks 2018 Game Log . July 10, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . July 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230715015636/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SpeaBr00/gamelog/2018/ . live .
  10. Web site: August 31, 2019 . Chiefs Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53 . June 6, 2023 . Chiefs.com . April 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230407152507/https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-roster-down-to-nfl-mandated-53-x1053 . live .
  11. Web site: Teope . Herbie . December 6, 2019 . Chiefs' Breelands Speaks suspended 4 games for violating NFL's substance-abuse policy . June 6, 2023 . Kansas City Star . February 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200211152838/https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article238129269.html . live .
  12. Web site: Super Bowl LIV - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 2nd, 2020 . July 10, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . March 4, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200304135622/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202002020kan.htm . live .
  13. Web site: September 5, 2020 . Chiefs Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53 . July 10, 2023 . Chiefs.com . March 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230312160705/https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-roster-down-to-nfl-mandated-53-x6671 . live .
  14. Web site: October 2, 2020 . Raiders place CB Damon Arnette and DT Daniel Ross on IR . June 6, 2023 . Raiders.com . February 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230207075412/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-place-cb-damon-arnette-and-dt-daniel-ross-on-ir . live .
  15. 1323753567971241984 . Raiders . We have signed DE Gerri Green to the practice squad. In a corresponding move, we have released DE Breeland Speaks from the practice squad. . November 3, 2020 . December 2, 2020.
  16. Web site: Fisher . Mike . November 17, 2020 . Cowboys Sign Ex Chiefs Second-Round D-Lineman . July 10, 2023 . SI.com . January 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210126192909/https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dallas-cowboys-sign-ex-chiefs-second-round-d-lineman-breeland-speaks . live .
  17. News: January 11, 2021 . Two players set free . EliteFantasy.com . February 16, 2021 . January 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210128073338/https://www.elitefantasy.com/cowboys-two-players-set-free/ . live .
  18. Web site: Salomone . Dan . January 21, 2021 . Giants sign former 2nd-round pick Breeland Speaks to reserve/future contract . July 10, 2023 . Giants.com . November 28, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221128055916/https://www.giants.com/news/breeland-speaks-kansas-city-chiefs-2018-nfl-draft-vegas-raiders-cowboys-dallas . live .
  19. Web site: Simmons . Myles . May 13, 2021 . Giants waive Breeland Speaks . May 19, 2021 . NBCSports.com . May 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210519172306/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/13/giants-waive-breeland-speaks/ . live .
  20. Web site: Bouda . Nate . September 1, 2021 . Cowboys Sign DE Breeland Speaks To Practice Squad . July 10, 2023 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US . July 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230710182447/https://nfltraderumors.co/cowboys-sign-de-breeland-speaks-to-practice-squad/ . live .
  21. Web site: Kelberman . Zack . December 7, 2021 . Cowboys Cut Veteran Defender Before Washington Game . July 10, 2023 . Heavy.com . en-US . July 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230710182513/https://heavy.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/breeland-speaks-released-practice-squad/ . live .
  22. Web site: December 22, 2021 . Bills sign defensive end Breeland Speaks to practice squad . July 10, 2023 . Buffalo News . en . July 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230710182217/https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/bills-sign-defensive-end-breeland-speaks-to-practice-squad/article_1bc9f6ee-6334-11ec-af20-4bfea11d12ec.html . live .
  23. Web site: Taylor . Nate . May 26, 2023 . After hiatus, once-promising former Chiefs DE Breeland Speaks has found success in the USFL . July 10, 2023 . The Athletic . en . July 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230710182400/https://theathletic.com/4548833/2023/05/26/chiefs-breeland-speaks-success-usfl/ . live .
  24. USFLPanthers . Free Agent Signing . 1605975152566472713 . December 22, 2022 . December 22, 2022.
  25. Web site: JOSH LOVE'S SIZZLING OUTING HELPS PANTHERS OVERCOME MISCUES IN OPENING WIN. April 16, 2023. April 16, 2023. theusfl.com. en-US. April 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230417020126/https://www.theusfl.com/the-usfl/josh-loves-sizzling-outing-helps-panthers-overcome-miscues-in-opening-win. live.
  26. USFLPanthers . Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team . 1689841854270111744 . August 10, 2023 . August 11, 2023.
  27. News: 49ers Sign DL Speaks; Place CB Averett on Injured Reserve . 49ers.com . August 11, 2023 . August 11, 2023.
  28. Web site: August 27, 2023 . 49ers Waive Five Players Ahead of NFL Roster Reductions . 2024-05-14 . 49ers.com.
  29. USFLPanthers . Free Agent Signings . 1737306253284557096 . December 19, 2023 . December 20, 2023.
  30. Web site: 2024-06-07 . 2024 UFL Awards: Panthers' Breeland Speaks is Defensive Player of the Year . 2024-06-07 . www.theufl.com . en.
  31. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions: . 1821667706212643294 . August 8, 2024 . August 12, 2024.
  32. Web site: ROSTER MOVES: Jaguars Sign DE Breeland Speaks . Jaguars.com . 9 August 2024.