Former Ute Cole Bishop Snags First NFL Interception With One Hand
Sep 28, 2025, 12:44 PM
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Cole Bishop #24 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates an interception during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Highmark Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
(Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Former Utah safety Cole Bishop saw right through the Saints’ trick play and prevented a touchdown with his first career interception on Sunday.
New Orleans tried to have a receiver throw a TD to quarterback Spencer Rattler, but Bishop was there to force the turnover with a crazy one-handed grab.
Former Utah safety Cole Bishop grabs his first NFL interception!! 😳#LocalsInTheNFL #GoUtes #BillsMafia @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) September 28, 2025
After becoming a starter in the Bills’ secondary last season, Bishop has carved out a role for himself with solid tackling and an understanding of Buffalo’s scheme.
In 2024, he forced a fumble, but he had yet to pull down his first interception as a pro. That changed in week four, and it happened in highlight fashion.
Because of that play, the Bills were able to keep their 14-10 lead as the game went into halftime.
About Cole Bishop
Before his time at the University of Utah, Bishop was a standout player at Starr’s Mill High School. The Peachtree City, Georgia native began his career with the Utes in 2021.
In his first two years at Utah, the defensive back helped the Utes win consecutive Pac-12 Conference titles and make back-to-back appearances in the Rose Bowl Game.
Bishop played three seasons at Utah. As a senior in 2023, the safety had 60 total tackles, 35 solo tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions, five pass breakups, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 11 games played.
Feeling more comfortable every week.@Cole_Bishop_8 breaks down his rookie season: https://t.co/I9Es2bmaxC@TimHortonsUS | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/u92cOs6PlN
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 19, 2024
In 35 games with the Utes, Bishop totaled 197 total tackles, 117 solo tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three interceptions, 14 pass breakups, one forced fumble, four fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick.
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