2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: DeSean Bishop, RB, Tennessee

Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota.

>Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans.

>So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.

FilmFlorida • >Vanderbilt Background InfoListed at 5-10/208 lbs. • >3-Star prospect according to 247 Sports • >Top 3 rusher in Tennessee high school football history in yards and touchdowns • >All-State honors in high school • >Second-team All-SEC in 2025Notable career stats heading into 2026256 Carries • >1,531 Rushing yards • >6 Yards per carry • >16 Receptions • >145 Receiving yards • >Received 44.9% of the carries out of the backfield in 2025Notable numbers from PFF heading into 20263.68 Yards per carry after contact • >47 Missed tackles forcedStrengthsShows quickness at the line • >Explosiveness getting to the second level of the defense • >Vision to find running lanes • >Speed to cut outside and turn up the field • >Doesn’t shy away from contactPlayer SummaryDeSean Bishop has some potential to be something based on the traits he flashed on film. The quickness is there, he is explosive as a runner getting to the second level. On top of it all, for someone with his speed, he showcases some serious power in his style, where he isn’t afraid to meet defenders in space. He has a chance to really showcase some new skills as the Vols have a change at quarterback, so they will need the run game to bring him along slowly.

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