David Mitchell's preseason take: Kipp was highly touted out of Riverside Community College last year, but did not live up to expectations as a defensive end. He's bigger and stronger this year and should make an impact at his new spot at tackle.

Career Overview/Notes

Figures to add depth to the defensive line ... Will be relied on heavily to fill the void left by Charlie Dennis and Brock Teddleton ... Continues to make progress on the field ... One of the strongest players on the team ... Note: Attended the University of Arizona and redshirted in 1999 before transferring to Riverside CC ... Born on Feb. 12, 1981, in Riverside, Calif. ... Major: Sociology.

as a junior (2002)

Played in 10 games with one starting assignment (Oklahoma State) ... Finished with six tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack ... Tallied a career-best two tackles in the season opener at Iowa State on Aug. 31 ... Recorded one tackle for loss at Tulsa and against Oklahoma State ... A valuable performer as a backup on the defensive line.

Junior College

A two-year all-conference selection at Riverside Community College Š Ranked No. 41 nationally among junior college prospects by Rivals 100 Š Credited with 13 quarterback sacks as a freshman Š Coached at Riverside by Mike Churchill.

High School

Earned PrepStar All-American, SuperPrep All-Farwest, Long Beach Press-Telegram first-team, Best in the West and Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 honors his senior year ... Named to Mike Gottfried's Top Recruit Big Man all-Speed Team ... Tom Lemmings Top 16 in the West, All-Inland Empire, Cal-Hi Sports All-State, Las Vegas Sun Super 11 honorable mention, all-county, all-league, all-CIF ... Three-year letterman for coach Tom Paredes ... Had 15 sacks his senior year after a school-record 22 as a junior ... Set a school record with 49 career sacks ... Had 127 total tackles with four fumble recoveries as a junior and senior.
 
Cory Kipp's Career Stats

Defense

Year	G-GS	UT	AT	TT	Sacks	TFL	FF	FR	Int./G	PB	Blk
2002	10-1	4	2	6	1-7	2-9	0	0	0	0	0

— Courtesy of kuathletics.com.