Name Tashaun Gipson Undrafted: 2012 Weight 93 kg | College: Wyoming Height 1.80 m High school: Dallas (TX) Kimball | |
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Date of birth: (1990-08-07) August 7, 1990 (age 25) Siblings Teriyon Gipson, Marcell Gipson, Anitra Gipson, Mike Gipson, Taneah Gipson Similar People Profiles | ||
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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.
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- Early years
- College career
- Cleveland Browns
- 2012 season
- 2013 season
- 2014 season
- 2015 season
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- References
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Early years
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.
College career
Gipson decided to go to the University of Wyoming not only for the chance at early playing time, but also in order to play with his brother, Marcell Gipson. At Wyoming, both Gipson brothers played cornerback from 2008-2010 for the Wyoming Cowboys football team. Gipson's season year in 2011 proved to be his best statistically with 95 total tackles (73 solo 22 assist) with 0.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 3 interceptions. During his senior season, Tashaun started the season by playing at the cornerback position, but for the final 8 games of the season he played at the safety position. Gipson had 3 interceptions as a junior in 2010, and 3 interceptions as a sophomore in 2009. As a freshman Tashaun did not have any interceptions, however along with his brother, Marcell, the Gipson brothers both tied for the team lead in passes defensed with 10 each. Gipson started every game of his collegiate career at Wyoming.
Cleveland Browns
Gipson went undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft. On May 9, 2012, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns.
2012 season
In Week 14 of the 2012 season, Gipson recorded his first NFL interception against the Kansas City Chiefs. He finished his rookie season with the Browns accumulating 33 tackles and an interception.
2013 season
Gipson entered the 2013 season as the starting free safety for the Browns. He played in all 16 games with 15 starts, recording 95 tackles, 11 passes defensed and five interceptions.
2014 season
Gipson entered the 2014 season coming off a breakout season in 2013. In 11 starts, he recorded 52 tackles, 8 passes defensed and six interceptions. In Week 12 against the Falcons, Gipson sprained his MCL and missed the rest of the season. He finished second in the league with six interceptions despite missing the final five games, and was selected to his first Pro Bowl.
2015 season
Gipson finished the season with 60 combined tackles, 7 assisted tackles, and 2 interceptions from the opening week game vs. the New York Jets and a Week 5 matchup vs. the Arizona Cardinals.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On March 10, 2016, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Gipson to a five-year, $35.5 million contract. He started all 16 games at free safety for the Jaguars, recording 41 tackles, two passes defensed, and one interception.