Jordan Tripp
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Tripp with the Miami Dolphins | |||||||||
| No. 59 Seattle Seahawks | |||||||||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | April 3, 1991 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Missoula, Montana | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 234 lb (106 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Missoula (MT) Big Sky | ||||||||
| College: | Montana | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 5 / Pick: 171 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Injured reserve | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 12, 2016 | |||||||||
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Jordan Tripp (born April 3, 1991) is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Montana.
High school
Tripp attended Big Sky High School in Missoula, Montana, where he was a team captain in football his senior year. He was an all-state and all-conference pick as a senior when he had 72 tackles, including 13 for loss, and 12 sacks.
College career
Tripp attended the University of Montana and played for the Montana Grizzlies football team from 2009 to 2013. While playing at the University of Montana, Tripp was teammates with future NFL linebacker Brock Coyle.
2009 season
As a true freshman, playing in a back-up role, he played in all 15 games, recording 23 tackles, and recovering two fumbles, best for second on the team.
2010 season
He started all 11 games and finished second on the team with 99 tackles. He recorded nine tackles for loss, and led the team with three fumbles recoveries.
2011 season
He started in the first three games of the season, but was injured against Eastern Washington. He suffered an injury to his shoulder than resulted in him being out for the remainder of the season.[1] He finished the season with 18 tackles, including 1.5 for loss, three pass break-ups, and one fumble recovery. He was granted a medical redshirt after the season.
2012 season
He started all 11 games, finishing second on the team with 95 tackles, a team leading 13.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, one interception for 58 yards, and four forced fumbles. He also returned a fumble 80 yards for a touchdown against Idaho State. His season lead him to being named a first-team All-Big Sky selection, and third-team FCS All-American by the Associated Press.[2]
2013 season
Prior to the start of the 2013 season, Tripp was named the Big Sky Conference Preseason Defensive MVP.[3] He started all 13 games, recording a career high 100 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, two sacks, and three interceptions. He recovered three fumbles, one in the endzone against Portland State for a touchdown. He also blocked a field goal late in Montana's 21-14 overtime victory over Cal Poly. After the season, Tripp was named a first-team All-Big Sky selection for the second consecutive season,[4] and was named a first-team FCS All-American by the Associated Press.[5]
Career statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Sacks | Pass Defense | Fumbles | Blkd | ||||||||
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| Solo | Ast | Total | TFL – Yds | No – Yds | Int – Yds | BU | PD | Qbh | Rcv – Yds | FF | Kick | Saf | |||
| 2009 | Montana | 15 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 – 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Montana | 11 | 36 | 63 | 99 | 9.0 – 39 | 3.5 – 28 | 1 – 22 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 – 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Montana | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 1.5 – 2 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Montana | 11 | 26 | 69 | 95 | 13.5 – 51 | 5.5 – 36 | 1 – 58 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 – 80 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Montana | 13 | 41 | 59 | 100 | 5.5 – 15 | 2.0 – 10 | 3 – 14 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 – 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 53 | 115 | 220 | 335 | 29.5 – 107 | 11.0 – 74 | 5 – 94 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 9 – 115 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
Tripp was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round (171st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.[6] He was released by the Dolphins on September 5, 2016 during final roster cuts.[7]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On October 10, 2015, Tripp was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[8] Tripp earned his first career start on December 13, 2015 against the Colts and recorded four tackles.
On September 3, 2016, Tripp was released by the Jaguars.[9]
Seattle Seahawks
On September 5, 2016, Tripp was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad.[10] He was promoted to the active roster on October 3, 2016.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on December 3, 2016.[12]
Personal
He was a third generation football player at Montana. His father, Bryan, was a starting linebacker for the Grizzlies in 1989 and 1990, while his grandfather, Gene, played and lettered at Montana in 1963-64.[13]
References
- ↑ A year after injury, mental toughness drives UM's Tripp
- ↑ Tripp named to Associated Press FCS All-American squad
- ↑ Tripp named preseason Big Sky Defensive MVP
- ↑ Tripp named first team All-Big Sky
- ↑ AP FCS All-America Team, List - Yahoo Sports
- ↑ Poupart, Alain (May 10, 2014). "Dolphins Select Jordan Tripp With Second Pick In Fifth Round". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ↑ Poupart, Alain (September 5, 2015). "Dolphins Bring Roster Down To 53 Players". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ↑ "The NFL Transactions Report | NFL.com". The NFL Transactions Report - NFL.com. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
- ↑ Oehser, John. "Down to 53: LB Davis, OG Bernadeau released". Jaguars.com.
- ↑ "Seahawks Make Roster Moves And Sign Eight Players To Practice Squad".
- ↑ Drovetto, Tony (October 3, 2016). "Seahawks Place Linebacker Mike Morgan on Injured Reserve; Promote Linebacker Jordan Tripp From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
- ↑ Boyle, John (December 3, 2016). "Seahawks Activate Mike Morgan From Injured Reserve, Place Jordan Tripp On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
- ↑ For Montana’s Jordan Tripp, Football is All About Community and Family