Trevis Gipson

Trevis Gipson is an American professional football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 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 for Joey McGuire at Cedar Hill High School and was on the 2014 State Championship team. A 2-star recruit, Gipson 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-American Athletic Conference for his stopping power and ability to pressure quarterbacks.
Before his senior season, Gipson was invited by Von Miller to Miller's pass 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.

College statistics

Professional career

Chicago Bears

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.
During the 2021 NFL season, Gipson played in 16 games, recording 39 tackles, seven sacks, and forcing five fumbles.
On September 18, 2022, Gipson recorded two sacks during a 27–10 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Gipson was waived on August 29, 2023 as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.

Tennessee Titans

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

Jacksonville Jaguars

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

Seattle Seahawks

On August 26, 2024, Gipson was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a late-round draft pick.

San Francisco 49ers

On August 11, 2025, Gipson signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He made his 49ers debut on October 2 in a 26–23 win over the Los Angeles Rams, in which he recovered a fumble. On October 18, Gipson was promoted to the active roster, but waived four days later and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on October 22.

Carolina Panthers

On October 28, 2025, Gipson was signed by the Carolina Panthers off of the 49ers' practice squad.