Jermaine Bishop Named Mr. Texas Football After Historic Senior Season
Jermaine Bishop’s high school career didn’t just end with a bang-it ended with a legacy. The Willis High School standout and Texas Longhorn signee has officially been named **Mr.
Texas Football**, the most prestigious individual honor in Texas high school football. And make no mistake: he earned every bit of it.
Bishop becomes just the third future Longhorn to take home the award since its inception in 2007, joining the likes of Johnathan Gray and Jonathon Brooks. But what really makes this special?
He’s now part of a truly rare club-Willis High School is the only school in the state with two Mr. Texas Football winners.
Bishop joins 2023 winner DJ Lagway, cementing the Wildkats as a legitimate powerhouse in the Texas high school football scene.
A Season-and Career-for the Record Books
Bishop’s senior year was nothing short of electric. He led Willis to the fourth round of the playoffs for the first time in school history, and his numbers were jaw-dropping:
- 120 receptions
- 1,940 receiving yards
- 20 touchdowns
- 16.2 yards per catch
And he did all of that in just 14 games. Despite not making it to the state championship, Bishop still led the entire state in both receptions and receiving yards. That’s not just production-that’s dominance.
But Bishop wasn’t just a one-dimensional threat. He was everywhere.
- 424 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns on just 45 carries (a blistering 9.4 yards per rush)
- 121 passing yards and 3 touchdowns on 6-of-8 passing
- 86 tackles, 14 pass breakups, 9 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles, and a pick-six
Oh, and he punted too. Averaging 40.8 yards per punt with half of his 12 punts downed inside the 20-yard line. In an era of specialization, Bishop was a throwback-a true do-it-all athlete who never left the field.
Texas-Bound and Nationally Recognized
At 5-foot-11, 155 pounds, Bishop might not have the prototypical size of a five-star athlete, but don’t let the measurables fool you. According to 247Sports, he’s the No. 16 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 2 athlete, and the No. 3 overall prospect in Texas. He’s already enrolled at Texas, and if his high school tape is any indication, the Longhorns are getting a game-changer.
Career Milestones That Belong in the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
Bishop didn’t just have a great senior year-he had a legendary career. Over 50 varsity games, his numbers are staggering:
- 284 receptions for 4,921 yards and 55 touchdowns
- 913 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns on just 81 carries (11.3 yards per carry)
- 8-of-11 passing for 3 touchdowns
- 198 tackles, 28 PBUs, 17 interceptions, 13 TFLs, 6 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries
- 6 non-offensive touchdowns (3 pick-sixes, 2 kickoff returns, 1 punt return)
- 489 punting yards on 12 punts (40.8 average, 6 inside the 20)
- 897 kickoff return yards on 34 returns (26.4 average, 2 TDs)
- 163 punt return yards on 7 returns (23.3 average, 1 TD)
He was a four-time first-team all-district selection, the District 13-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman, Utility Player of the Year as a sophomore, and a unanimous MVP in both his junior and senior seasons. His teams went 40-10 across four years on varsity.
Etching His Name in the Record Books
Bishop will go down as one of the most productive receivers in Texas high school football history:
- 5th all-time in receiving yards
- 5th all-time in receptions
- Tied for 11th all-time in receiving touchdowns
- All-time leader in receptions, yards, and touchdowns in the Greater Houston area
That’s not just elite company-it’s history-making.
One Final Trophy, One Last Statement
Each year, six players across Texas are named Built Ford Tough Players of the Year by classification. But only one earns the title of **Mr.
Texas Football**. This year, that honor belongs to Jermaine Bishop, who stood out even among a talented group of finalists:
- 6A: Jermaine Bishop, ATH, Willis
- 5A: Landen Williams-Callis, RB, Richmond Randle
- 4A: Bowe Bentley, QB, Celina
- 3A: Jett Taylor, QB, Grand Saline
- 2A: Kaegan Ash, ATH, Mount Enterprise
- Private: Keisean Henderson, QB, Houston Legacy School of Sport Sciences
It’s a fitting capstone to a career that checks every box-production, versatility, leadership, and a legacy that will be talked about in Texas high school football circles for years to come.
Jermaine Bishop is Mr. Texas Football.
And soon, he’ll be wearing burnt orange. Texas fans, get ready.