Running back DeSean Bishop enters his fourth season at Tennessee in 2026. The redshirt junior has appeared in 23 games, including 13 starts, from 2023-25.
He has totaled 1,531 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns on 256 attempts, while recording 16 receptions for 145 yards. The 5-foot-10, 215-pound running back earned a redshirt as a freshman in 2023.
Bishop represented Tennessee at SEC media days on Monday in Tampa, Florida. He discussed some of the reasons why the Vols were successful running the football in 2025.
“I tell this all the time, I’m only as good as them,” Bishop said of Tennessee’s offensive line. “Those dudes are, they pave the way for me and we are returning a bunch of stars this year, and a lot of the dudes from the transfer portal. I believe that will be a big contribute to my success, as well.
“Just the mindset that I have. I want to punish people when I run the ball, so I have the mindset of not getting tackled and just fighting for as much yards as I can every time I touch the ball, just utilizing every carry I get because it could be limited.”
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