College: Redshirted his freshman season of 1997 as a linebacker at the University of South Florida.

High School: Graduated from Northeast High School in 1997 ... was a first team class 5A all-state choice as a defensive back as a senior in 1996 ... also played defensive back and slot back ... was selected the Pinellas County Player of the Year by the St. Petersburg Times and Tampa Tribune ... was also selected to the West Central Florida Super 15 team ... as a senior, averaged 12.7 yards per carry (43 carries for 545 yards) in addition to catching 23 passes for 445 yards ... totaled 15 touchdowns ... also intercepted three passes ... lettered in basketball and track.

Personal: Born Sept. 28, 1978 ... son of Diana Bishop ... was a member of the National Honor Society ... attended a junior college, Harper-Rainey College in Illinois, after transferring from University of South Florida.

Kevin Bishop Class: Sophomore Hometown: St. Petersburg, Fla. High School: Northeast/South Florida Height / Weight: 6-2 / 235 Position: Linebacker