Darryl Cato-Bishop (born January 26, 1990) is an American former professional football defensive lineman who played in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was a member of the Los Angeles KISS, Boston Brawlers, Columbus Lions, Orlando Predators, Cleveland Gladiators, Albany Empire, and Baltimore Brigade.
Early life Cato-Bishop attended the Fessenden School in West Newton, Massachusetts, for 9th grade before finishing his high school career at Lawrence Academy in Groton, Massachusetts. He played football and basketball at Lawrence Academy.
College career Cato-Bishop played for the NC State Wolfpack from 2009 to 2013. He was the team's starter his final year and helped the Wolfpack to 27 wins. He played in 48 games during his career including 28 starts at defensive end and 1 at defensive tackle.
Statistics Source:
YearTeamTacklesInterceptions Solo Ast Total Loss Sacks FF Int Yards Avg TD PD 2009 NC State Redshirt 2010 NC State 6 7 13 2.0 0.0 0 0 0 -- 0 0 2011 NC State 12 10 22 7.0 5.5 1 1 2 2.0 0 1 2012 NC State 20 16 36 10.5 6.5 0 0 0 -- 0 1 2013 NC State 6 18 24 4.0 0.5 1 0 0 0.0 0 0Totals 44 51 95 23.5 12.5 2 1 2 2.0 0 0
Professional career
Cato-Bishop was invited to rookie mini-camp with the New York Jets, but was not offered a contract.
On June 26, 2014, Cato-Bishop was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS of the Arena Football League (AFL). He recorded two sacks in 4 games as a rookie. On September 24, 2014, the KISS picked up his rookie option.
Cato-Bishop played for the Boston Brawlers of the Fall Experimental Football League.
On November 30, 2015, he was assigned to the AFL's Orlando Predators.
Cato-Bishop was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators of the AFL for the 2017 season.
On March 19, 2018, Cato-Bishop was assigned to the Albany Empire of the AFL.
On April 3, 2019, Cato-Bishop was assigned to the AFL's Baltimore Brigade.
References
External links NC State Wolfpack bio