The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster
Jermaine Bishop Jr.
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 166
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Willis, Texas
- High School:
- Willis
A first-year wide receiver who early enrolled at Texas in spring 2026 ... on 2026 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year watch list ... named Dave Campbell's Mr. Texas Football winner as a senior in 2025 ... from Willis, Texas.
HIGH SCHOOL
A five-star recruit according to 247Sports … a four-star recruit per Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 2 athlete recruit and No. 16 overall recruit in his class by 247Sports … rated No. 3 athlete in his class by Rivals … rated No. 5 athlete in his class by ESPN … named Dave Campbell's Mr. Texas Football winner as a senior, becoming the third Longhorn to win the prestigious award … earned snaps at wideout, slot, running back, and safety … as a senior, has amassed 86 receptions for 1,241 yards and 14 touchdowns (14.4 ypc) in addition to 34 rushes for 378 yards and four touchdowns … has one of the best playoff games in Texas high school football history to guide Willis to a third round playoff win over Forney on Nov. 29, reeling in 15 receptions for 328 receiving yards, three touchdowns and also added seven carries for 19 yards and a rushing touchdown to go along with 2-for-3 passing for 42 yards, a 39-yard punt return and an interception … also registered 29 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions including one returned for a touchdown and one punt returned for a touchdown … in Willis' second round victory, caught seven passes for 160 yards and a touchdown in addition to two rushing touchdowns … as a junior, recorded 83 catches for 1,565 yards and 18 touchdowns (18.9 ypc) … also logged six rushes for 45 yards and one touchdown, as well as one kick return touchdown … on the defensive side of the ball, posted 26 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and six pass breakups … as a sophomore, reeled in 80 passes for 1,414 yards and 17 touchdowns … had 26 carries for 384 yards and seven touchdowns (14.8 ypc) … also had 37 tackles, two tackles for loss, five interceptions including one for a touchdown and one kick return touchdown … named 2023 Texas District 13-6A Utility Player of the Year … as a freshman, made 49 tackles, including two tackles for loss, and five interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown … also averaged 21.2 yards on 17 kick returns … named 2022 Texas District 13-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year … also played varsity basketball for Willis HS.
