Chris Wipson
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Wayzata, Minn. High School: Wayzata HS Height / Weight: 6-2 / 210 Position: Linebacker

OVERVIEW: Rivals.com lists him as a two-star recruit and as the sixth best prospect in Minnesota • Scout.com tabs him as a three-star recruit and as the 97th best player at his position • ESPN ranks him as the 130th best outside linebacker in the nation and the fifth best prospect in Minnesota.

ESPN ANALYSIS: Active run stopper • good wrap tackler • attacking linebacker, capable of moving through traffic and filling gaps from inside out • good underneath route awareness with eyes on the quarterback • effective bringing pressure up the middle and off the edge.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Wayzata High School • helped lead the Trojans to a 10-2-0 record as a senior • missed part of his senior season with an injury • tallied 57 tackles (25 solo) and six tackles-for-loss • recorded one sack and forced three fumbles • was named First-Team All-State • recorded 82 tackles (52 solo) in 13 games as a junior • named All-Conference and was All-State Honorable Mention • registered 18 tackles and four sacks • made two interceptions and forced four fumbles • broke up four passes and deflected four passes • played in nine games as a sophomore and made 35 tackles (22 solo) • also forced one fumble and had four tackles-for-loss • coached by Brad Anderson.