Trevis Gipson


Trevis Gipson is an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played college football at Tulsa.

College career

During high school, Gipson played his first three years of high school football at Lloyd V. Berkner High School before transferring to Cedar Hill High School for his senior season. Gispon committed to Tulsa on November 15, 2014, choosing the Golden Hurricane over Tennessee State.
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. Pro Football Focus put Gipson in their first-team all-AAC for his stopping power and ability to pressure quarterbacks.
Before his senior season, Gipson was invited by Von Miller to Miller's pash rush summit.
After his senior season, Gipson earned first-team all-American Athletic Conference for his play. He participated in the 2020 Senior Bowl and 2020 NFL Combine.

Statistics

Professional career

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

Personal life

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