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Cole Bishop

Buffalo Bills#24FS

Height
6'2"
Weight
207 lbs
Born
Oct 24, 2002 (age 23)
College
Utah
Draft year
2024
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NFL performance trends

2026 regular season · 6 recorded appearances. Latest: 2026-10-18.

Total tackles

7.2 avg · last 5 observed

2026-09-13 vs HOU: 7 7HOU 2026-09-18 vs DET: 6 6DET 2026-09-27 vs LAC: 5 5LAC 2026-10-04 vs NE: 7 7NE 2026-10-13 vs LAR: 11 11LAR 2026-10-18 vs LV: 7 7LV

Season avg: 7.2 · Home: 6.0 (3) · Away: 8.3 (3)

Solo tackles

4.4 avg · last 5 observed

2026-09-13 vs HOU: 2 2HOU 2026-09-18 vs DET: 5 5DET 2026-09-27 vs LAC: 4 4LAC 2026-10-04 vs NE: 4 4NE 2026-10-13 vs LAR: 6 6LAR 2026-10-18 vs LV: 3 3LV

Season avg: 4.0 · Home: 4.3 (3) · Away: 3.7 (3)

Passes defended

0.4 avg · last 5 observed

2026-09-13 vs HOU: 0 0HOU 2026-09-18 vs DET: 0 0DET 2026-09-27 vs LAC: 0 0LAC 2026-10-04 vs NE: 0 0NE 2026-10-13 vs LAR: 0 0LAR 2026-10-18 vs LV: 2 2LV

Season avg: 0.3 · Home: 0.0 (3) · Away: 0.7 (3)

Interceptions

0.0 avg · last 5 observed

2026-09-13 vs HOU: 0 0HOU 2026-09-18 vs DET: 0 0DET 2026-09-27 vs LAC: 0 0LAC 2026-10-04 vs NE: 0 0NE 2026-10-13 vs LAR: 0 0LAR 2026-10-18 vs LV: 0 0LV

Season avg: 0.0 · Home: 0.0 (3) · Away: 0.0 (3)

View regular-season game log
2026 regular-season observations. — means not reported.
DateOpponentTotal tacklesSolo tacklesPasses defendedInterceptions
2026-10-18@ LV7320
2026-10-13@ LAR11600
2026-10-04NE7400
2026-09-27LAC5400
2026-09-18DET6500
2026-09-13@ HOU7200

ESPN · Checked 2026-10-21. Preseason, playoffs and missing values are excluded. Historical averages are not projections. Game log source

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Cole Bishop Bio

Cole Bishop is an NFL safety for the Buffalo Bills. The Bills’ initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season lists Bishop as a defensive back wearing No. 24, confirming his current team status as of October 1, 2026. He is listed at 6-foot-2 and attended the University of Utah.

Bishop was born on October 24, 2002, in Peachtree City, Georgia, and attended Starr’s Mill High School before playing college football at Utah. As a Ute, he developed into a versatile defensive back and earned three Pac-12 All-Conference honors, including second-team recognition in 2023. Utah also identified him as a 2023 Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist.

The Buffalo Bills selected Bishop in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 60th overall pick. He signed with Buffalo in June 2024 and entered the professional game as a physical, instinctive safety whose college experience included playing near the line of scrimmage, contributing in coverage and supporting the run defense.

Jersey number
24
Position
FS
Birth date
Oct 24, 2002 (age 23)
Height
6'2"
Weight
207 lbs
College
Utah
Draft year
2024
Draft team
BUF
Draft round
2
Overall pick
60
Birthplace
Peachtree City, GA, USA
Country
USA

Cole Bishop Questions & Answers

What position does Cole Bishop play?

Cole Bishop plays safety for the Buffalo Bills.

How tall is Cole Bishop?

Cole Bishop is listed at 6 feet 2 inches tall.

When was Cole Bishop born?

Cole Bishop was born on October 24, 2002.

Where did Cole Bishop play college football?

Cole Bishop played college football at the University of Utah.

When was Cole Bishop drafted?

The Buffalo Bills selected Cole Bishop in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 60th overall pick.

What is Cole Bishop’s playing style?

Cole Bishop is a versatile, physical safety who has been used near the line of scrimmage, in coverage and as a run defender. His college profile also highlights his tackling production and ability to make plays in the secondary.

What team does Cole Bishop play for in 2026?

As of October 1, 2026, Cole Bishop is listed on the Buffalo Bills’ active roster.