Could Buffalo Bills Player Cole Bishop Be an All-Rookie Defender?

There’s a lot of anticipation ahead of Keon Coleman’s rookie season with the Buffalo Bills.

Our friends at Draft Wire think Buffalo shouldn’t overlook the Bills’ other second-round rookie, Cole Bishop, either.

The site took advantage of the offseason to project who will be on the 2024 All-Rookie Team, both on offense and defense. While Coleman was not selected to his team, Bishop was.

Bishop isn’t a confirmed starter for the Bills defense yet, but once Buffalo opens training camp, he’ll get his chance. He’ll have to beat out some other veterans for the job, with Mike Edwards likely his main competition.

Until training camp, we won’t know the true order of the depth chart since Edwards (shoulder) sat out spring practice.

Here’s the full DW All-Rookie Team projection on defense:

Defensive End/EDGE Jared Verse – Los Angeles Rams

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 07: Defensive lineman Jared Verse #5 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates after a big play during the second half of their game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Defensive End/EDGE Dallas Turner – Minnesota Vikings

December 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dallas Turner (15) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs during the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive Tackle Byron Murphy II – Seattle Seahawks

Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Byron Murphy II (90) celebrates sacking Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) during the game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2023 in Ames, Iowa.

Defensive tackle Johnny Newton – Washington Commanders

Nov. 25, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton (4) sacks Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Ben Bryant (2) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Linebacker Payton Wilson – Pittsburgh Steelers

November 11, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Payton Wilson (11) during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Linebacker Junior Colson – Los Angeles Chargers

December 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Junior Colson (25) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper – Green Bay Packers

September 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (45) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Cornerback Terrion Arnold – Detroit Lions

September 23, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Terrion Arnold (3) carries the ball after an interception against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half of a football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Cornerback Cooper DeJean – Philadelphia Eagles

22. Philadelphia Eagles – Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa

Safety Cole Bishop – Buffalo Bills

January 31, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; Utah National Defender Cole Bishop (8) prepares a defensive play during national team practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson – Arizona Cardinals

LUBBOCK, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 02: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders runs after an interception during the third quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 02, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Getty Images)