Idrees Bashir (born December 7th, 1978 in Decatur,
Georgia) is an American football player who plays
for the Detroit Lions of the National Football
League.
Bashir, a defensive back out of Memphis, was drafted
in the 2nd round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the
Indianapolis Colts. Bashir played in 51 games over 4
seasons (2001-2004) 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.
