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.[3] Pro Football Focus put Gipson in their first-team all-American Athletic Conference for his stopping power and ability to pressure quarterbacks.[4]
Before his senior season, Gipson was invited by Von Miller to Miller's pass rush summit.[5]
Gipson was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 155th pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft.[10] He signed a four-year rookie contract with the team on July 21.[11]
During the 2021 NFL season, Gipson played in 16 games, recording 39 tackles, seven sacks, and forcing five fumbles.[12]
On September 18, 2022, Gipson recorded two sacks during a 27–10 loss to the Green Bay Packers.[13]
Gipson was waived on August 29, 2023 as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.[14]
On August 26, 2024, Gipson was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a late-round draft pick.[17]
San Francisco 49ers
On August 11, 2025, Gipson signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[18] He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[19][20] 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.[21] He was released on October 22.[22]
Carolina Panthers
On October 28, 2025, Gipson was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.[23]
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