Freddie Bishop facts for kids
Bishop with the Toronto Argonauts in 2019
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| Position: | Defensive lineman | ||||||
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| Born: | February 25, 1990 Inkster, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Carleton (MI) Airport | ||||||
| College: | Western Michigan | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||
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| CFL status: | American | ||||||
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Freddie George Bishop III (born February 25, 1990) is an American former professional football player. He was a defensive lineman, which means he played on defense and tried to stop the other team. Freddie played college football at Western Michigan University. He also played for several professional teams, including the New York Jets, Calgary Stampeders, Memphis Express, and Toronto Argonauts.
Early Life and High School Football
Freddie Bishop first played high school football at Robichaud High School. He was recognized as an "all-city" player during his freshman and sophomore years (2004 and 2005). In 2005, he also earned "All-Mega Conference" honors. He was named his team's Defensive Most Valuable Player in 2004.
Later, he moved to Airport High School in Carleton, Michigan. There, he continued to excel. He received "All-Huron League" honors in 2007. As a senior, he was named a first-team all-state player, which is a big achievement. He also received an "Honorable Mention All-Huron League" in 2006.
College Football Career
Freddie Bishop played college football for the Western Michigan Broncos. He was part of the team from 2009 to 2012. In 2008, he was "redshirted," meaning he practiced with the team but didn't play in games to save a year of eligibility.
In 2012, he was named Second-team All-MAC. This means he was one of the best defensive players in his college conference. He started all 12 games that year. He made 63 tackles, including 11.5 tackles that stopped the other team for a loss of yards. He also had four sacks, which is when a defensive player tackles the opposing quarterback. He was also named the Broncos' outstanding team player. In 2011, he was named a Third-team All-MAC Defensive End.
Professional Football Career
After college, Freddie Bishop began his professional football journey. He played for teams in both the NFL and the CFL, as well as other leagues.
First Time with the Detroit Lions
Freddie Bishop was not chosen in the 2013 NFL draft. However, he signed with the Detroit Lions on May 14, 2013. This was his first chance to play in the NFL. He was later released by the Lions on June 26, 2013.
Playing for the Calgary Stampeders
On July 16, 2013, Bishop joined the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL. He was first signed to their practice team. He got a lot of playing time because another player, Charleston Hughes, was injured.
A big moment for Bishop was in the 102nd Grey Cup, which is the championship game of the CFL. In that game, he made five tackles and one sack. His team, the Stampeders, won the Grey Cup, making him a champion!
Time with the New York Jets
Freddie Bishop signed with the New York Jets on February 5, 2016. He was released by the Jets on September 3, 2016, as teams made their final roster cuts. However, he was signed to their practice squad the very next day. He was later moved to the main active roster on December 10, 2016.
In 2017, Bishop was waived by the Jets again on September 3. He rejoined their practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2017. He was waived again on September 21, 2017, but re-signed to the practice squad on October 4, 2017. He was promoted back to the active roster on October 7, 2017. On October 8, 2017, during a game against the Cleveland Browns, he recovered a fumble. The Jets waived Bishop on June 7, 2018.
Second Time with the Detroit Lions
On July 23, 2018, Bishop signed with the Detroit Lions for a second time. He was waived by the team on September 1, 2018.
Playing for the Memphis Express
Freddie Bishop then joined the Memphis Express on February 27, 2019. This team was part of a new league called the Alliance of American Football.
Joining the Toronto Argonauts
After the Alliance of American Football league stopped playing in April 2019, Bishop signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL on May 22, 2019.
Time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Bishop signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on December 29, 2020. Unfortunately, on July 8, 2021, he injured his Achilles' tendon during a workout. This injury meant he couldn't play. He was placed on the injured list on July 14.
