2017 Football Roster

Davidson takes on (4) Jacksonville State in the 2021 Division I FCS Playoff at JSU Stadium on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Jacksonville, Alabama.
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
A photo of Tate Kipperman
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Davidson Wildcat Football helmet. Portrait
Head shot of Tate Kipperman
Jersey Number 59

Tate Kipperman

  • Position:
    Offensive Line
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    275
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Round Rock, Texas
  • High School:
    Round Rock
2020-21: An All-Pioneer Football League honorable mention • Started all four games played on the offensive line • PFL Academic Honor Roll.

2019: Started the first seven games of the season before suffering a season-ending injury • Helped the ‘Cats NCAA FCS-second best rushing offense gain 322.6 yards-per-game on the ground • PFL Academic Honor Roll. 

2018: Appeared in eight games on the offensive line,helping lead the Wildcats to an FCS-best 428.5 rushing yards per game • PFL Academic Honor Roll.

2017: Named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll • Appeared in four games on the offensive line.

Prep Years: Played under coach Jeff Cheatham at Round Rock High School • Served as a team captain (2016) • Named Offensive Line MVP (2016) • Tabbed All-District (2015, ’16) • Helped lead his team to the State quarterfinals (2016) • Also a member of the track and field team.
 
Personal: Born July 4, 1999 • Son of Dena and Bruce Kipperman • Has three siblings – Beck Finley and Witt.
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