DeSean Bishop
American football player (born 2004)
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DeSean Bishop (born October 15, 2004) is an American college football running back for the Tennessee Volunteers.
| No. 18 – Tennessee Volunteers | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 15, 2004 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Karns (Knoxville, Tennessee) |
| College |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
High school career
Bishop played running back for Karns High School where he recorded 8,347 rushing yards and 102 rushing touchdowns.[1][2] On July 14, 2022, Bishop committed to continue his playing career at Coastal Carolina, but decommitted after head coach Jamey Chadwell was hired by Liberty.[3] On December 21, 2022, Bishop decided to join the Tennessee Volunteers as a preferred walk-on.[4][5]
College career
During his true freshman year, Bishop did not play in any games and took a redshirt after suffering an injury during the preseason.[6]
During the 2024 season, Bishop served as the second-string running back behind All-SEC selection Dylan Sampson.[7] Despite facing injuries in the later weeks of the season, Bishop was able to accumulate 455 yards and three touchdowns on 74 carries.[7]
In January 2025, Bishop was given a football scholarship.[6]
Personal life
Bishop is the son of Sherika Freeman.[1]