Tripp attended Big Sky High School in Missoula, Montana, where he was a team captain in football his senior year.

[1] He finished the season with 18 tackles, including 1.5 for loss, three pass break-ups, and one fumble recovery.

His season lead him to being named a first-team All-Big Sky selection, and third-team FCS All-American by the Associated Press.

[2] Prior to the start of the 2013 season, Tripp was named the Big Sky Conference Preseason Defensive MVP.

[3] He started all 13 games, recording a career-high 100 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, two sacks, and three interceptions.

He also blocked a field goal late in Montana's 21-14 overtime victory over Cal Poly.

His father, Bryan, was a starting linebacker for the Grizzlies in 1989 and 1990, while his grandfather, Gene, played and lettered at Montana in 1963-64.