5 things to know about new Bears EDGE Trevis Gipson

The Bears selected Tulsa edge rusher Trevis Gipson in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Here’s a few things to know about the newest Bear.

4. Gipson didn’t start until his junior season — but he made the most of it when he did

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For the first two years of his collegiate career, Gipson served in a reserve role at Tulsa. During that time, he totaled 19 tackles, including 1.5 for loss, one sack and one forced fumble. But once Gipson got his opportunity to start, he took over.

In his junior year, Gipson had 46 tackles, including nine tackles for loss, four sacks, one pass defensed and five forced fumbles. He followed that up with 49 tackles, with 15 tackles for loss, eight sacks and two forced fumbles.

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