The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster
Jermaine Bishop
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 165
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Willis, Texas
- High School:
- Willis
A first-year wide receiver who early enrolled at Texas in spring 2026 ... 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 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.
