College Bartholomew played
college football for the
Tennessee Volunteers football team, earning many honors including 2001
SEC Good Works Team, Verizon Academic All-District IV, Academic All-SEC; 2000 Academic All-SEC; 1999 Academic All-SEC; and 1998 Academic All-SEC. He was a captain on the
1998 National Championship winning team that went 13–0 with a victory over
Florida State in the
Fiesta Bowl. He functioned primarily as a "blocking" back for the team.
Professional As an undrafted free agent, Bartholomew was to play in the
National Football League for the
Denver Broncos. Bartholomew's career ended after suffering a knee injury during training camp that required multiple extensive surgeries. He founded a sports training facility after retiring from football. ==Personal life==