2024 Defense Stats
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40
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0.0
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0
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1
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0
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Posts solid rookie campaign
Bishop recorded 40 total tackles (25 solo), two passed defended and one forced fumble over 16 regular-season games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Bishop, a 2024 second-round pick out of Utah, started just four regular-season games for the Bills during his rookie season, primarily serving as a reserve safety. Despite that limited role, the 22-year-old showed flashes of brilliance, most notably when he led the team with 10 total tackles while playing 100 percent of Buffalo's defensive snaps in the AFC Championship Game loss to Kansas City while filling in for the injured Taylor Rapp (back/hip). Bishop could compete for a starting role in 2025, especially with current starter Damar Hamlin set to hit unrestricted free agency.
Bishop, a 2024 second-round pick out of Utah, started just four regular-season games for the Bills during his rookie season, primarily serving as a reserve safety. Despite that limited role, the 22-year-old showed flashes of brilliance, most notably when he led the team with 10 total tackles while playing 100 percent of Buffalo's defensive snaps in the AFC Championship Game loss to Kansas City while filling in for the injured Taylor Rapp (back/hip). Bishop could compete for a starting role in 2025, especially with current starter Damar Hamlin set to hit unrestricted free agency.
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6' 2"Weight
207 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.45 secVertical Jump
39.0 inBroad Jump
124 inHand Length
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Set for start in AFC Championship
Bishop is slated to start at safety alongside Damar Hamlin in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
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Plays every snap sans Hamlin
Bishop tallied five solo tackles during the Bills' 40-14 win over the Jets on Sunday.
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Career-high eight tackles vs. Pats
Bishop finished Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots with eight tackles (six solo).
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Past injury
Bishop (lower leg) was not listed on the Bills' estimated injury report Wednesday.
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Questionable to return Sunday
Bishop (lower leg) is questionable to return Sunday versus the Lions, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
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Could step into big rookie role
Bishop could make a sizable impact in the Bills secondary during his rookie season, Chad Reuter of NFL.com suggests.
ANALYSIS
Buffalo invested the 60th overall pick in April's draft on the Utah product, who finished his college career with 198 tackles, including 21.5 for loss and 7.5 sacks, along with three interceptions, four fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. Reuter points out the offseason departure of Jordan Poyer and potential retirement of Micah Hyde open the door for Bishop to begin making an impact at the pro level immediately, and he feels the rookie's above-average tackling, athleticism, football IQ and blitzing acumen will all facilitate that development.
Buffalo invested the 60th overall pick in April's draft on the Utah product, who finished his college career with 198 tackles, including 21.5 for loss and 7.5 sacks, along with three interceptions, four fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. Reuter points out the offseason departure of Jordan Poyer and potential retirement of Micah Hyde open the door for Bishop to begin making an impact at the pro level immediately, and he feels the rookie's above-average tackling, athleticism, football IQ and blitzing acumen will all facilitate that development.