Trevis Gipson

Trevis Gipson (born June 13, 1997) is an American football linebacker[1] for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tulsa.

Trevis Gipson
No. 99 – Chicago Bears
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-06-13) June 13, 1997
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:259 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill, Texas
College:Tulsa
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2020
Tackles:5
Sacks:0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

During high school, Gipson played high school football at Cedar Hill High School And was on the 2014 State Championship team.[2]Gispon committed to Tulsa on November 15, 2014, choosing the Golden Hurricane over Tennessee State.[3]

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.[4] Pro Football Focus put Gipson in their first-team all-AAC for his stopping power and ability to pressure quarterbacks.[5]

Before his senior season, Gipson was invited by Von Miller to Miller's pash rush summit.[6]

After his senior season, Gipson earned first-team all-American Athletic Conference for his play.[7] He participated in the 2020 Senior Bowl and 2020 NFL Combine.[8]

Statistics
Year Team Tackles Fumbles
SoloAstSackTFLFFFRYdsTD
2015Tulsa
2016Tulsa 531.01.000
2017Tulsa 470.00.510
2018Tulsa 29174.09.050
2019Tulsa 25248.015.020
Career635113.025.580

Professional career

Gipson was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 155th pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.[9] He signed a four-year rookie contract with the team on July 21.[10]

Personal life

Gipson's grandfather, Tom, was drafted in the 14th round of the 1971 NFL Draft.[2] Trevis' brother Thomas Gipson is a professional basketball player.[4]

References
  1. "Trevis Gipson Player Profile".
  2. 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.
  3. "Trevis Gipson, 2015 Weakside defensive end". Rivals. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  4. "NFL Draft & Combine Profile - Trevis Gipson". NFL.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  5. Mellor, Cam (December 4, 2018). "Houston stars shine on PFF's 2018 All-AAC selections". Pro Football Focus. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. "Tulsa's Trevis Gipson, Reggie Robinson II Headed to NFL Scouting Combine". Tulsa Golden Hurricane. February 24, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  9. Mayer, Larry (April 25, 2020). "Bears draft Gipson with pick acquired in trade". Chicago Bears.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  10. Mayer, Larry (July 21, 2020). "Bears sign all seven of their 2020 draft picks". Chicago Bears. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
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