Bartholomew played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers football team, earning many honors including 2001 SEC Good Works Team, Verizon Academic All-District IV, Academic All-SEC; 2000 Academic All-SEC; 1999 Academic All-SEC; and 1998 Academic All-SEC. He functioned primarily as a "blocking" back for the team.
Professional
As an undrafted free agent, Bartholomew was to play in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos. Bartholomew's career ended after suffering a knee injury during training camp that required multiple extensive surgeries.
Business
Bartholomew is the founder & CEO of D1 Sports, a training and therapy company dedicated to being The PLACE for the ATHLETE.
Personal life
Bartholomew's brother, Ben, also played for the Tennessee Volunteers.