Cole Bishop


Cole Bishop is an American professional football [Safety (gridiron American football|football position)|safety] for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He played college football for the Utah Utes.

Early life

Bishop attended Starr's Mill High School in Fayetteville, Georgia. He committed to the University of Utah to play college football.

College career

As a true freshman at Utah in 2021, Bishop played in 10 games and started the final six. He finished the year with 54 tackles and three sacks. As a sophomore in 2022, he started 13 of 14 games and led the team with 83 tackles and had one interception and 1.5 sacks. He returned to Utah for his junior year in 2023.

Professional career

Bishop was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 60th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. He spent the majority of his rookie season as a backup to Damar Hamlin, but started on occasion. Bishop later won the starting safety spot in his sophomore season, playing alongside Taylor Rapp until the latter's season-ending injury. He caught his first career interception against the New Orleans Saints, foiling the Saints' attempt at executing their own version of the Philly Special. Bishop played a major role in the Bills' win over the Kansas City Chiefs in week 9, leading the team in tackles and forcing a turnover on downs.