Cole Bishop, former University of Utah Football safety, has been selected 60th overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL Draft, making him Utah's first pick this year. This also marks the 16th defensive back chosen during Kyle Whittingham's tenure and the highest draft position for a Utah defensive back since 2020.

By the Numbers
  • Bishop is the 16th defensive back taken in the Kyle Whittingham era and the highest drafted Utah defensive back since Jaylon Johnson went 50th overall in 2020.
  • Utah has produced 16 second-round picks in its program history.
State of Play
  • Cole Bishop is now part of the Buffalo Bills, joining former Ute Dalton Kincaid, and becoming the sixth Utah player drafted by Buffalo in school history.
  • He follows a line of impressive defensive backs from Utah, adding to the legacy of successful players from the program.
Bottom Line

Cole Bishop's selection by the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL Draft cements his status as a top-tier talent and signals a continuation of Utah's impressive legacy of producing high-caliber defensive backs.