John Tipton

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-2
Weight:
221
Class:
Sophomore
Letters:
1
Hometown:
Dayton, Tenn.
High School:
Baylor HS

2013 at MERCER: Played in 10 games at linebacker as a redshirt freshman … Made eight starts on the year … Named to the Pioneer Football League Honor Roll … Totaled four tackles (2 solo, 2 assisted) … Hauled in first career interception in a victory over Stetson (Nov. 23) … Had one tackle for loss and one pass deflection … Recorded a season-high three tackles in a victory over Warner (Sep. 14).

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Baylor High School in Chattanooga, Tenn., where he was a member of the National Honor Society … Earned four varsity letters in football under head football coach Phil Massey and four in baseball … Was named a team captain in football.

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 26, 1993 to parents John and Jan Tipton in Chattanooga, Tenn. … Has a younger sister, Jordon … Chose Mercer for its academic prestige and award-winning campus.