Running back DeSean Bishop is in his fourth fall training camp at Tennessee. The Vols held their first fall camp practice on Wednesday ahead of the 2026 season.
He led the Vols in rushing yards (1,076), rushing touchdowns (16) and rushing attempts (182) in 2025. The 5-foot-10, 215-pound running back has appeared in 23 games, including 13 starts, from 2023-25.
Following Tennessee's first practice on Wednesday, sixth-year head coach Josh Heupel discussed Bishop entering his fourth season in the program after starting as a walk-on.
"You go back to that timeframe, we were short on scholarships," Heupel said. "Believed in the player, believed that we could help him grow as a person. You go back to his high school tape, great feet in the hole, great vision,
great pace, and he certainly demonstrated that when he first got here.
"Guy that got hurt in his first training camp in one of the scrimmages, had a lower body injury, handled that in a mature way and continued to grow on and off the field. You look at him taking advantage of his opportunities last year, the consistency at which he played with. He never settled into, 'Hey, I did this last year, this is what's going to happen for me this year.' That guy works as hard as anybody inside of our building, and that's in the football, the scheme, fundamentals and technique, but it's how he takes care of his body after he trains his body. He's the consummate pro."
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