Gipson with the Cleveland Browns
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No. 39 Jacksonville Jaguars | |||||||||||||||
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Position: | Safety | ||||||||||||||
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Date of birth: | August 7, 1990 | ||||||||||||||
Place of birth: | San Bernardino, California | ||||||||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||
Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||
Career information | |||||||||||||||
High school: | Dallas (TX) Kimball | ||||||||||||||
College: | Wyoming | ||||||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2016 | |||||||||||||||
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Total tackles: | 281 |
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Sacks: | 0.0 |
Forced fumbles: | 1 |
Pass deflections: | 24 |
Interceptions: | 15 |
Defensive touchdowns: | 2 |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Tashaun Gipson (born August 7, 1990) is an American football free safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wyoming, and signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2012.
Gipson was a three-sport star at Kimball High School in Dallas, playing football and basketball while also running track. He had an outstanding career and especially an outstanding senior year on the gridiron. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the 4A District 14 Dallas City League and also earned First Team All-District honors both as a cornerback and as a returner. On defense, Gipson made 35 tackles, broke up nine passes and recovered two fumbles. On offense and special teams, he accumulated more than 1,400 all-purpose yards and scored 14 touchdowns while serving as an offensive team captain. During his career, he played quarterback, wide receiver, free safety and also returned punts and kicks. He was recruited by Baylor, Louisville, Fresno State and Idaho.