The 2024 NFL Draft is here, meaning over 250 more players will be drafted looking to make their mark on the league. For Utah safety Cole Bishop, it’s no different, with him hoping to be drafted on Day 2 of the draft. Here’s everything to know about him before he steps onto an NFL field.
How Tall Is Cole Bishop?
Heading into the process, Bishop attended the NFL Combine, where he had a big day. As a part of his day, he measured in at exactly 6’2″, which is pretty big for his position. The average height of an NFL safety is 6’1″.
The tallest safety to ever play was Indianapolis Colts’ Tim Baylor, who was 6’6″. However, the tallest safety currently in the NFL is Kyle Hamilton of the Baltimore Ravens, who is 6’4″. However, Miami’s James Williams, who is also in the 2024 NFL Draft, is 6’5″ and will become the new tallest in the NFL.
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The shortest safeties in the NFL are Lamarcus Joyner of the New York Jets and Ar’Darius Washington of the Ravens, with both being 5’8″. However, there are also three players just one inch taller — Antoine Winfield Jr., Quandre Diggs, and Tyrann Mathieu all stand at 5’9″.
How Much Does Cole Bishop Weigh?
Also in his weigh-in at the Combine, Bishop came in at 206 pounds, which is about average for the position, averaging a little over 200 pounds.
The heaviest safety in the NFL is also Hamilton, who weighed in at 220 pounds, along with JL Skinner, Jeremy Chinn, and Kyle Dugger. The lightest, on the other hand, is Damontae Kazee of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who is 174 pounds. Washington, who is tied for the shortest, weighs just two pounds more at 176.
How Old Is Cole Bishop
Bishop was born on Oct. 24, 2002, making him 21 years old. That would tie him for the youngest safety in the NFL, along with a handful of others.
While Bishop would be one of the youngest in the league, the oldest safety in the NFL is Micah Hyde, who is 33 years old. He’s followed by former teammate Jordan Poyer, who turned 33 on April 25.
What School Did Cole Bishop Go To?
Born in Massachusetts, Bishop attended Starr’s Mill High School in Fayetteville, Ga. During his time in high school, he was first-team all-state as a junior and all-region and all-county as a sophomore. He also earned County and Region MVP. As a junior, he had 101 tackles, nine pass breakups, and five interceptions.
According to 247Sports, he was listed as a three-star prospect. He ended up committing to Utah on Oct. 31, 2020, spending his entire college career with the Utes.
Revisiting Cole Bishop’s College Career
It didn’t take long for Bishop to get on the field, playing in 10 games, starting six, in his true freshman season. He ended up finishing the season with 54 tackles and three sacks. As a sophomore, he became a full-time starter, only missing one game and leading the team with 83 tackles in addition to one interception and 1.5 sacks.
Finally, he came back for his junior season, starting 10 games while playing in 11. He led the secondary with 60 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks. He was named an ESPN Midseason All-America Honorable Mention and was second-team All-Pac-12.
In his three-year career, he played in 35 games, starting 29 of them. He was a 2024 Senior Bowl invitee, a 2023 Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist, and was on the 2023 College Football Network All-America Second Team.
Cole Bishop’s Potential In the NFL
According to Pro Football Network draft analyst Ian Cummings, Bishop is a top-64 player in the draft and could find his home on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
“For teams in need of a strong safety with coverage and support versatility, he’s worthy of early-to-mid Day 2 consideration, and he could go on to be one of the best defensive backs from the 2024 class,” Cummings said.
“The Utes asked Bishop to do just about everything in the secondary. He played single-high, two-high, off-man nickel, close to the line as a box safety and enforcer, and as a blitzing threat. He was one of the team’s defensive leaders, an active communicator, and a source of fire with his passionate motor.
“All of those qualities make Bishop a translatable NFL defender, and he has the athletic profile to match. He’s an extremely explosive, energetic athlete with impressive fluidity and corrective athleticism for his size, and he also has the frame to levy jarring hits and wall off targets in coverage.”
KEEP READING: Ian Cummings’ Full Scouting Report of Cole Bishop
Some of his best attributes include his size and athleticism, fluid hips, versatility, and play recognition, among other things. His weaknesses, however, include his lack of length and ability to play the ball better.
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