Transferred to JMU with three seasons of eligibility remaining after spending two years at Charlotte (2023-24); Joined JMU program as a tight end after spending previous season on the defensive line at Charlotte
2024 at Charlotte:
Played in all 12 games with two starts at defensive lineman
Had 25 tackles (15 solo) to go with 3.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and one pass breakup
Career-high four tackles with a half TFL at Florida Atlantic (Nov. 23)
Tallied three tackles in four games, which included a career-best three solo tackles vs. Gardner-Webb
Tallied 1.5 tackles for loss at Rice (Sept. 28) and his first career sack vs. East Carolina (Oct. 5)
Also had a 12-yard kickoff return at Indiana (Sept. 21)
Moved from tight end to defensive end during spring 2024
2023 at Charlotte:
Played in one game, redshirting to retain a year of eligibility
Chancellor’s List (Spring 2023)
High School:
Two-way player at tight end and defensive end for Lakeland High School
Two-time District 2 Player of the Year
Had 113 receptions for 1,494 receiving yards in his career
Also registered 149 career tackles with 49 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks and three interceptions
As a senior, led the Lackawanna Football Conference with 62 catches for 920 yards and 12 touchdowns
Led Lakeland to 12-1 record as a senior, which included an unbeaten regular season and a District 2 Class 3A championship
Dual-sport athlete who also lettered in basketball and track, finishing fourth in state in discus throw
National Honor Society
High Honor Roll
Personal:
Son of Chris and Julie Dippre
Has a brother, CJ
Has a sister, Cheyenne
His father played football at UConn
His brother played football at Alabama and signed with the New England Patriots