Trevis Gipson Explained

Trevis Gipson
Current Team:Jacksonville Jaguars
Number:50
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:13 June 1997
Birth Place:Cedar Hill, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:263
High School:Cedar Hill
College:Tulsa (2015–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:5
Draftpick:155
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:81
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:11.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:6
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:5
Pfr:GipsTr00

Trevis Gipson (born June 13, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars 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.

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-American Athletic Conference 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]

College statistics

Year TeamGamesTackles InterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Total Solo Ast Sack PD Int Yds TD FF FR TD
0 0 Did not play
13 0 8 5 3 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 1 11 4 7 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
12 12 46 29 17 4.0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0
12 11 49 25 24 8.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
align=center colspan="2" Career 49 24 114 63 51 13.0 2 0 0 0 8 0 0

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]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 18, 2024, Gipson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[14]

NFL career statistics

Year TeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Total Solo Ast Sck Sfty PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR TD
CHI7 0 5 1 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
CHI16 9 39 23 16 7.0 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 1 0
CHI17 10 31 17 14 3.0 0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
TEN4 0 1 1 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0
Career 44 19 76 42 34 11.0 0 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 6 1 0

Personal life

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Brugler, Dane . The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide . April 7, 2020 . The Athletic . 136 . April 13, 2020 . subscription . https://web.archive.org/web/20200407200907/https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2020/04/07094728/Dane-2020-NFL-DRAFT-FINAL.pdf . April 7, 2020 . live.
  2. Web site: Trevis Gipson, 2015 Weakside defensive end . April 13, 2020 . Rivals.
  3. Web site: NFL Draft & Combine Profile - Trevis Gipson . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200425200041/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/trevis-gipson?id=32194749-5056-4972-92bf-717d307ebaac . April 25, 2020 . April 13, 2020 . NFL.com.
  4. Web site: Mellor . Cam . December 4, 2018 . Houston stars shine on PFF's 2018 All-AAC selections . April 13, 2020 . Pro Football Focus.
  5. Web site: O'Halloran . Ryan . February 28, 2020 . Combine Journal: Invitation to Von Miller's pash-rush summit beneficial to Tulsa's Trevis Gipson . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200229202928/https://www.denverpost.com/2020/02/28/trevis-gipson-von-miller-pass-rush-summit-nfl-combine/ . February 29, 2020 . April 13, 2020 . Denver Post.
  6. Web site: Hines . Kelly . March 12, 2020 . Trevis Gipson, Reggie Robinson II among former TU players who participate in pro day . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200414070831/https://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/college/tu/trevis-gipson-reggie-robinson-ii-among-former-tu-players-who-participate-in-pro-day/article_9b4e8763-e8fe-5d2d-87d7-8018cc2c0f87.html . April 14, 2020 . April 13, 2020 . Tulsa World.
  7. Web site: February 24, 2020 . Tulsa's Trevis Gipson, Reggie Robinson II Headed to NFL Scouting Combine . April 13, 2020 . Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
  8. Web site: Mayer . Larry . April 25, 2020 . Bears draft Gipson with pick acquired in trade . April 25, 2020 . Chicago Bears.com.
  9. Web site: Mayer . Larry . July 21, 2020 . Bears sign all seven of their 2020 draft picks . July 21, 2020 . Chicago Bears.
  10. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GipsTr00.htm Trevis Gipson
  11. https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022/9/18/23360361/trevis-gipson-robert-quinn-apply-the-heat-vs-packers Trevis Gipson, Robert Quinn apply the heat vs. Packers
  12. News: Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit. August 29, 2023. ChicagoBears.com.
  13. Web site: Titans Make a Flurry of Roster Moves on Thursday. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. August 31, 2023.
  14. Web site: Jaguars Sign Outside Linebacker Trevis Gipson. Jaguars.com. March 18, 2024.