A 7th-round pick (227th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Kansas State, Michael Bishop has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2000 with NE, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons. His arm strength stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position.
Size
6'2", 215#
College
Kansas State
Draft
Rd 7, 227th overall (1999)
Seasons
1999–2000
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology60th percentile among QBs · limited sample
7 games · 9 dropbacks
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size29▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength93▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracyno data▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security23▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance71▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility40▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency70▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume24▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion75▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NE | 49.7 | 7 | 80 | 1 | -1 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Michael Bishop has played in 7 regular-season games, all with NE.
As a passer he has thrown for 80 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game44, 1 TD vs IND, 2000 Week 6
- Most rushing yards in a game3 vs IND, 2000 Week 8
2000 splits
regular season2000 game log
Michael Bishop — common questions
- What position does Michael Bishop play?
- Michael Bishop is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Michael Bishop played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Bishop has played for NE (2000).
- Where did Michael Bishop go to college?
- Michael Bishop played college football at Kansas State.
- When was Michael Bishop drafted?
- Michael Bishop was selected in round 7, 227th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Michael Bishop scored?
- Michael Bishop has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
- What is Michael Bishop's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Michael Bishop rated 49.7 for 2000, the 60th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Drew BledsoeQB · 2000
- Kevin FaulkRB · 2000
- Terry GlennWR · 2000
- Troy BrownWR · 2000
- J.R. RedmondRB · 2000
- Tony SimmonsWR · 2000
- Jermaine WigginsTE · 2000
- Tony CarterRB · 2000
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- Jed WeaverTE · pick 208
- Hunter SmithP · pick 210
- Chris AkinsDB · pick 212
- Donald DriverWR · pick 213
- Antonio DingleDT · pick 214
- Mike PringleyDT · pick 215
- Anthony PoindexterSAF · pick 216
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