Jermaine Bishop, one of the most dynamic two‑way athletes Texas has produced in a decade, has been selected as the defensive captain of the ALL‑USA Southwest Football Team after a staggering career at Willis High School. Bishop’s defensive resume is elite by any standard: 17 career interceptions, 13 tackles for loss and nearly 200 total tackles. His ball skills, physicality and closing burst made him a true shutdown presence, capable of erasing top receivers or triggering downhill as a striker. Even in playoff action, he elevated, including a performance against Forney in which he recorded a game‑sealing interception to go with massive offensive production. His senior season cemented his legacy. Bishop broke the Houston‑area all‑time receiving yardage record while still delivering high‑end defensive play, finishing with 86 tackles and four interceptions as part of a 2,600‑plus all‑purpose‑yard campaign. Willis’ postseason run ended in the regional final against DeSoto, but Bishop scored four total touchdowns in his final game, showcasing the versatility that made him the region’s most feared athlete. A consensus five‑star recruit and the No. 1 athlete in the 2026 class, Bishop signed with Texas, where coaches will determine whether he begins his career at cornerback, receiver, or as
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