Lenzy Pipkins

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Lenzy Pipkins
Free agent
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-11-07) November 7, 1993 (age 28)
Arlington, Texas
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Mansfield (Mansfield, Texas)
College:Oklahoma State
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2018
Total tackles:24
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Lenzy Ramon Pipkins (born November 7, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Louisiana–Monroe and Oklahoma State. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Early years[]

Pipkins played high school football at Mansfield High School in Mansfield, Texas, when he recorded 52 tackles, 7 pass breakups, and 1 interception his senior year. That was his only season of high school football.[1] He had previously not played football since the eighth grade.[2] He lettered one season in football, three seasons in basketball and three seasons in track at Mansfield High.[3]

College career[]

Pipkins played for the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks of the University of Louisiana at Monroe from 2013 to 2015. He was redshirted in 2012.[1] He played in all 12 games, starting 3, in 2013, recording 12 solo tackles, 12 tackle assists, 1 interception and 3 pass breakups.[4] Pipkins played in 9 games, all starts, in 2014, recording 24 solo tackles, 8 tackle assists, 1 sack, 1 interception and 2 pass breakups while also missing 3 games due to injury.[5][6] He played in all 13 games, starting 10, in 2015, recording 34 solo tackles, 14 tackle assists, 1 sack, 2 pass breakups and 1 forced fumble.[7] He graduated from Louisiana–Monroe after the 2015 season.[6][3] Pipkins transferred to play for the Oklahoma State Cowboys of Oklahoma State University in 2016.[8] He played in all 13 games in 2016, recording 24 solo tackles, 14 tackle assists, 1 interception and 2 pass breakups.[9] He played in 47 games, starting 22, during his college career, recording 94 solo tackles, 48 tackle assists and 3 interceptions.[3]

College statistics[]

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
G GS Total Solo Ast Sck PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2013 ULM 12 3 24 12 12 0.0 4 1 35 35.0 35 0 0 0
2014 ULM 9 9 32 24 8 1.0 3 1 17 17.0 17 0 0 0
2015 ULM 13 10 48 34 14 1.0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
2016 OSU 13 0 38 24 14 0.0 3 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 47 22 142 94 48 2.0 12 3 52 17.3 35 0 1 0
Source: OKState.com

Professional career[]

Pipkins was rated the 69th best cornerback in the 2017 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[10]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m) 		196 lb
(89 kg) 		4.46 s 1.51 s 2.59 s 4.40 s 7.31 s 331⁄2 9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		 11 reps 21[11]
All values from Oklahoma State Pro Day[10]

Green Bay Packers[]

After going undrafted, Pipkins signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 5, 2017.[12] In Week 6 of the 2017 season against the Minnesota Vikings, Pipkins recorded his first six career tackles.[13]

Indianapolis Colts[]

Pipkins was traded to the Indianapolis Colts on August 26, 2018 in exchange for linebacker Antonio Morrison.[14] He was waived on September 2, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[15][16] He was promoted to the active roster on September 11, 2018.[17] He was waived again on September 22, 2018 and re-signed back to the practice squad.[18][19] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 4, 2018.[20] He was waived again on October 9, 2018.[21]

Detroit Lions[]

On October 10, 2018, Pipkins was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[22] He was waived on November 12, 2018.[23]

Cleveland Browns[]

On November 19, 2018, Pipkins was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.[24] The Browns signed Pipkins to a futures contract on January 2, 2019.[25] Pipkins was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2019.[26]

New England Patriots[]

On February 11, 2020, Pipkins was signed by the New England Patriots.[27] On July 25, 2020, the Patriots released Pipkins before training camp opened.[28]

NFL career statistics[]

Regular season[]

Year Team GP GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2017 GB 12 1 15 11 4 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 12 1 15 11 4 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: NFL.com

Personal life[]

Pipkins's cousin, C. J. Wilson, also played football in the NFL.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Lenzy Pipkins". ulmwarhawks.com. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  2. ^ Fredrickson. Kyle (July 2, 2016). "Oklahoma State football: ULM transfer Lenzy Pipkins' unusual football path leads to Cowboys". newsok.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ a b c "Lenzy Pipkins". Packers.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ "Cumulative Season Statistics". ulm_ftp.sidearmsports.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ "Cumulative Season Statistics". ulm_ftp.sidearmsports.com. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c "Lenzy Pipkins – 2016 Football". okstate.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^ "Cumulative Season Statistics". ulm_ftp.sidearmsports.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ Allen, Robert (April 23, 2016). "Graduate Transfer Lenzy Pipkins To Join OSU". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  9. ^ "Oklahoma State Football: 2017 Media Guide" (PDF). okstate.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ^ a b "Lenzy Pipkins". nfldraftscout.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ^ McGinn, Bob (May 5, 2017). "Profiles: Packers' undrafted free agents". PackersNews.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  12. ^ "Packers sign five draft picks, 15 rookie free agents". Packers.com. May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  13. ^ "Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – October 15th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  14. ^ Walker, Andrew (August 26, 2018). "Colts Acquire Cornerback Lenzy Pipkins In Trade With Packers". Colts.com.
  15. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 2, 2018). "Colts Claim Two Players Off Waivers". Colts.com.
  16. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 4, 2018). "Roster Moves: Colts Sign CB Lenzy Pipkins To Practice Squad". Colts.com.
  17. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Sign CB Lenzy Pipkins To Active Roster; Place T J'Marcus Webb On IR". Colts.com. September 11, 2018.
  18. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Bring Back TE Erik Swoope To Active Roster". Colts.com. September 22, 2018.
  19. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Claim CB Arthur Maulet Off Waivers; Release RB Christine Michael". Colts.com. September 24, 2018.
  20. ^ Walker, Andrew (October 4, 2018). "Colts Bring Back Robert Turbin To Active Roster; Lenzy Pipkins, Skai Moore Elevated". Colts.com.
  21. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Sign S Mike Mitchell". Colts.com. October 9, 2018.
  22. ^ Alper, Josh (October 10, 2018). "Lions claim Lenzy Pipkins, waive Marquis Flowers". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  23. ^ "Lions release cornerback following Sunday's loss to the Bears". MLive.com. November 12, 2018.
  24. ^ "Browns sign DB Lenzy Pipkins to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 19, 2018.
  25. ^ "Browns sign nine players". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 2, 2019.
  26. ^ "Browns cut roster to 53 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2019.
  27. ^ "Patriots sign defensive back Lenzy Pipkins". Patriots.com. February 11, 2020.
  28. ^ "Patriots Release Defensive Back Lenzy Pipkins After Brief Relationship | New England Patriots | NESN.com". Retrieved July 26, 2020.

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