Freddie Bishop III

Freddie Bishop III
No. 95     Calgary Stampeders
Date of birth: February 25, 1990
Place of birth: Inkster, Michigan
Career information
Status: Active
CFL status: International
Position(s): Defensive lineman
Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight: 265 lb (120 kg)
College: Western Michigan
High school: Carleton (MI) Airport
Organizations
As player:
2013
2013-present

Detroit Lions*
Calgary Stampeders

*Offseason or practice squad only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca

Freddie Bishop III (born February 25, 1990) is an American football defensive lineman who is currently a member of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Western Michigan University. He first enrolled at Robichaud High School before transferring to Airport High School in Carleton, Michigan. He has also been a member of the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.

Early years

Bishop first played high school football at Robichaud High School.[1] He earned all-city honors as a freshman and sophomore in 2004 and 2005. He earned All-Mega Conference honors in 2005 and was named Team Defensive Most Valuable Player in 2004. He transferred to Airport High School and earned All-Huron League honors in 2007 and was named first team all-state as a senior. He also received Honorable Mention All-Huron League honors in 2006.[2]

College career

Bishop played for the Western Michigan Broncos from 2009 to 2012. He was redshirted in 2008. He was named Second Team All-MAC and was the Broncos' outstanding team player after starting all 12 games, recording 63 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss and four sacks in 2012.[3] He was also named Third Team All-MAC Defensive End in 2011.[2]

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Bishop signed with the Detroit Lions on May 14, 2013 after going undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft. He was released by the Lions on June 26, 2013.[4]

Calgary Stampeders

Bishop was signed to the Calgary Stampeders practice roster on July 16, 2013.[3] Bishop, seeing significant playing time due to an earlier injury to Charleston Hughes, recorded five tackles and a sack in the Stampeders win against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 102nd Grey Cup.[5]

References

  1. Kruger, Niles. "Switching to Airport helped turn Freddie Bishop III into NFL prospect". monroenews.com. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Freddie Bishop III". wmubroncos.com. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "BISHOP ADDED TO PRACTICE ROSTER". stampeders.com. July 16, 2013. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  4. "Freddie Bishop". kffl.com. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  5. "Three Stars: 102nd Grey Cup sees Bo Levi Mitchell, Freddie Bishop III and Rene Paredes shine". ca.sports.yahoo.com. December 1, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2014.

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