Oregon's Jordan Bishop
A tale of two Jordan’s…Oregon’s Elite Wide Receivers! Bishop catches his first offer!
Fall is here and High School Football in Oregon is already headed for the Playoffs in the coming Weeks. The West Salem Titans have had a great run and have a Top 5 rated Offense and Defense all year. The team features many weapons on Offense and Defense. The Titans already know where they are headed….the Playoffs! With the Central Valley Conference League Championship sewed up and a First Round bye the Titans future is fairly secure while other teams battle it out for survival in Oregon’s super tough 6A Division.
While the Titans success has been earned by many talented players a very “Big” part of that success is a result of the talents of Wide Receiver phenom Jordan Bishop. Many insiders believe Bishop to be the best kept secret in this part of the Country.
At the same time Lincoln High’s Jordan Polk is not as his recruitment has happened with the fanfare and Bravado that we have become accustomed to seeing. Polk has been offered by several big time schools and has verbally committed to the Washington Huskies. The Portland Native Polk made a name for himself at Summer Camps, Nike Combines, and SPARQ Events as early as his Junior year.
But down the Valley in Salem Jordan Bishop was focusing on becoming one of the elite Football Players as well as a Premier Track and Field Athlete. As soon as football ends he laces up the track spikes. In fact so much so that Jordan Bishop at 6’3” and 200 pounds is one of the Elite 400 Meter men in Oregon as well as a well as a Top Rated Long and High Jumper. Last year Bishop was the highest scoring athlete at the State Track Meet. He finished:
High Jump: 6’10 ¼”: Second in State
Long Jump: 23’6”: Second in State
400 Meters: 49.56 sec Fourth in State
Bishop is also a First Team All League Basketball Player that can elevate and Dunk at will over his opponents. From a Strength perspective he reps 250 on the Bench, Squats 355, and Power Cleans 305 pounds…a direct result of Titan’s Coach Shawn Stanley and his Strength Training Regimen.
So how does this all translate to Bishop and his ability to be an elite Receiver? Well having watched him I can tell you that at 6’3 and as solid as he is he can make it a very long evening for any corner back. He is also known for catching a very high percentage of balls thrown to him and he can really utilize his leaping ability in doing so. He is fast, quick, has break away speed, and his size is something that can not be coached. There are few corners in High School or College that will be able to match up to him. He is also an All League Corner Back.
At this point in the Season Bishop has just received an offer to play for Coach Glanville and the PSU Vikings and he is very honored. “I am going up for a visit to meet the Coaches and see the program. That would be a good fit for my abilities! So I am definitely considering their offer!”
Still many insiders believe that Bishop’s Commitment to Track and Field and the fact that he has never participated in any Collegiate Summer Camp or Combine event have him wrongfully off many D1 Recruiting Boards. He spent a great deal of last Summer at the Track and Field Regional’s and Nationals while many recruiters asked “where’s Bishop?”
I asked him what makes him a D1 prospect.
“My size is an obvious advantage. I am strong and I can block very well. But I have to say my ability to Leap and react to the ball set me apart. I will catch anything that is thrown my way!” says Bishop.
I asked highly respected Coach Stanley about Jordan’s Future as a Collegiate Player. He offered this.
“I don't know it all, but I have played and coached in college, I have
coached players that have played in the NF Land Jordan Bishop is hands
down the best athlete that I have ever coached, period. If he is not a
Division 1 receiver then I will never coach one because he is the best I
will ever get.”
Bishop’s 40 time has never been widely documented but he has turned in Electronic SPARQ times in the middle 4’s and did run a 4.55 at Oregon State recently.
“I have NEVER seen anyone catch him from behind. There will be some recruiters two years from now that say "how did we not offer that kid?" Stanley added.
“Coach Riley from OSU came to see me last week at school. I would love to be a Beaver!” said Bishop. Other schools on the top of Jordan’s list are University of Oregon, Arizona State, Arizona, Boise State, and he has some interest in Hawaii and Colorado.
It is of Note that the West Salem Titans lost a one point game 29-28 to Oregon’s #1 rated Lake Oswego; a game that they led most of the way. If both teams win through the playoffs they will meet again in the State Championship on December 8th at Reser Stadium. “We want them again for sure. That would be awesome…but we need to earn that first!”
So Coaches and Recruiters don’t say “I never knew”. Here is your chance. The tale of the two Jordan’s is unfolding but the final chapters are not yet written.
Congratulations to Jordan Bishop for your offer from PSU and to the West Salem Titans on all their success! Have a great season.
