Trevis Gipson

Trevis Gipson (born June 13, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tulsa, and selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.

Trevis Gipson
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Gipson with Tulsa in 2018
No. 51 – Tennessee Titans
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-06-13) June 13, 1997
Cedar Hill, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:Cedar Hill
College:Tulsa (2015–2019)
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2022
Total tackles:75
Sacks:10.0
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

During high school, Gipson played high school football at Cedar Hill High School And was on the 2014 State Championship team.[1] A 2-star recruit, Gipson committed to Tulsa on November 15, 2014, choosing the Golden Hurricane over Tennessee State.[2]

After redshirting for a year and seeing reserve action in his freshman and sophomore seasons, Gipson gained a starting role for his junior season in 2018 and had five forced fumbles, tied for second in the FBS.[3] Pro Football Focus put Gipson in their first-team all-AAC for his stopping power and ability to pressure quarterbacks.[4]

Before his senior season, Gipson was invited by Von Miller to Miller's pass rush summit.[5]

After his senior season, Gipson earned first-team all-American Athletic Conference for his play.[6] He participated in the 2020 Senior Bowl and 2020 NFL Combine.[7]

Statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSackPDIntYdsTDFFFRTD
2015Tulsa 00DNP
2016Tulsa 1308531.00000000
2017Tulsa 12111470.01000100
2018Tulsa 12124629174.01000500
2019Tulsa 12114925248.00000200
Career4924114635113.02000800

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Gipson was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 155th pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.[8] He signed a four-year rookie contract with the team on July 21.[9]

During the 2021 NFL season, Gipson played in 16 games, recording 39 tackles, seven sacks, and forcing five fumbles.[10]

On September 18, 2022, Gipson recorded two sacks during a 27–10 loss to the Green Bay Packers.[11]

Gipson was waived on August 29, 2023 as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.[12]

Tennessee Titans

On August 31, 2023, Gipson signed with the Tennessee Titans.[13]

NFL career statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRTD
2020CHI 705140.000000.000000
2021CHI 1693923167.002000.000510
2022CHI 17103117143.003000.000000
2023TEN 401101.000000.000100
Career441976423411.005000.000610

Personal life

Gipson's older brother, Thomas Gipson, is a professional basketball player.[3]

References
  1. Brugler, Dane (April 7, 2020). The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide (PDF). The Athletic. p. 136. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 7, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  2. "Trevis Gipson, 2015 Weakside defensive end". Rivals. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  3. "NFL Draft & Combine Profile - Trevis Gipson". NFL.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  4. Mellor, Cam (December 4, 2018). "Houston stars shine on PFF's 2018 All-AAC selections". Pro Football Focus. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  5. O'Halloran, Ryan (February 28, 2020). "Combine Journal: Invitation to Von Miller's pash-rush summit beneficial to Tulsa's Trevis Gipson". Denver Post. Archived from the original on February 29, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  6. Hines, Kelly (March 12, 2020). "Trevis Gipson, Reggie Robinson II among former TU players who participate in pro day". Tulsa World. Archived from the original on April 14, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  7. "Tulsa's Trevis Gipson, Reggie Robinson II Headed to NFL Scouting Combine". Tulsa Golden Hurricane. February 24, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  8. Mayer, Larry (April 25, 2020). "Bears draft Gipson with pick acquired in trade". Chicago Bears.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  9. Mayer, Larry (July 21, 2020). "Bears sign all seven of their 2020 draft picks". Chicago Bears. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  10. Trevis Gipson
  11. Trevis Gipson, Robert Quinn apply the heat vs. Packers
  12. "Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com. August 29, 2023.
  13. Wyatt, Jim (August 31, 2023). "Titans Make a Flurry of Roster Moves on Thursday". TennesseeTitans.com.
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