Idrees Bashir
Idrees Bashir is an American former professional football player who was a Safety (American and [Canadian football position)|safety] in the National Football League. He played college football for the Memphis Tigers. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft.
Bashir was also a member of the Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions.
Professional career
Bashir, a defensive back out of University of Memphis, was selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts with the 37th overall pick. Bashir played in 51 games over 4 seasons with the Colts, amassing 234 tackles and 5 INT's. After signing with the Panthers prior to the 2005 season, Bashir appeared in 11 games, and had only 2 tackles. He finished the season on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury.On January 2, 2007, Bashir was signed by the Detroit Lions.