Date joined 2013 Position(s) Defensive lineman Weight 120 kg | CFL status International Height 1.93 m Status Active Name Freddie III | |
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Date of birth (1990-02-25) February 25, 1990 (age 25) Role American football defensive lineman College Western Michigan Broncos football | ||
High school Carleton (MI) Airport | ||
Freddie George Bishop III (born February 25, 1990) is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. 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 and Calgary Stampeders.
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Early years
Bishop first played high school football at Robichaud High School. 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 in Carleton, Michigan 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.
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. He was also named Third Team All-MAC Defensive End in 2011.
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.
Calgary Stampeders
Bishop was signed to the Calgary Stampeders' practice roster on July 16, 2013. 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.
New York Jets
Bishop signed with the New York Jets on February 5, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 10, 2016.
On September 3, 2017, Bishop was waived by the Jets and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2017. He was waived on September 21, 2017.