Football Bio –
Over seven active league years, he has played in 97 regular- season games and logged 66 career starts. He spent the majority of his early professional trajectory starting at right tackle before the front office shifted him inside. College: Sioux Falls. NFL/Chargers summary: Pipkins has become a central part of the left-guard solution while retaining his value as a swing tackle.
HEIGHT
6' 6"
WEIGHT
307
EXPERIENCE
8 yrs
COLLEGE
Sioux Falls
2026 Outlook
Pipkins made the roster as the primary swing tackle and experienced insurance behind Slater and Alt. His versatility is especially important after the line's injury issues over the past year.
Career Highlights
Over seven active league years, he has played in 97 regular- season games and logged 66 career starts. He spent the majority of his early professional trajectory starting at right tackle before the front office shifted him inside. Chargers swing tackle. Pipkins was an AP Division II All-American at Sioux Falls and became a Chargers third-round pick in 2019. He has since logged extensive NFL starting experience at tackle and guard, giving Los Angeles valuable position flexibility.
Personal Life
Pipkins was born in Winfield, Illinois, and grew up in an athletic family. His father, James, played football at Iowa and his mother, Trisha, played basketball there; Pipkins later earned a degree in sports management from the University of Sioux Falls. Away from football, he has mentored middle-school students and is known for an unusual off-field skill: juggling.