Veteran who will add quality depth to the secondary ... missed the last two seasons with injuries ... three years of game experience ... great spring ... missed last seaon because of a knee injury ... good cover man ... solid hitter ... nephew of former heavyweight champion Evander Hollyfield ... goes to fall drills as a backup at cornerback.

2004: missed entire season because of leg injury

2003: Medical redshirt

2002: Starter at corner ... 43 tackles including 32 solos ... intercepted one pass ... broke up six passes.

2001: Part-time starter at corner ... broke up two passes ... eight total tackles.

2000: Part-time starter at cornerback ... recorded 18 tackles ... intercepted one pass ... broke up two passes and forced a fumble.

PREP: All-conference running back, defensive back and punt returner at Ladue High School...four-time all-state performer in track.

PERSONAL: Born 3-27-82 ... son of Pam Webb and Ronald Simmons ... godfather is former heavyweight champion Evander Hollyfield ... majoring in business administration.

TIPTON'S STATISTICS
Year		UT	AT	TT	Int.	Yards	   TD
2000		10	 8	18	1	0	    0
2001		 6	 2	 8	0	0	    0
2002		32	11	43	1	0	    0
2003               7        3       10       0       0           0
Totals		55	24	79	2	0	    0