He was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 1984 NFL draft after a college football career at the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

[2] Lipps played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi from 1980 to 1983, where he was a wide receiver and return specialist.

[5] During his first outing with the Steelers, he caught an 80 yard touchdown pass from David Woodley against the Kansas City Chiefs.

[6] By the conclusion of his inaugural season, Lipps broke the National Football League record for punt return yardage by a rookie with 656 yards.

With hopes of continuing his NFL career, Lipps signed a two-year deal with his hometown team, the New Orleans Saints, in 1992.

[18] Persistent injuries and reduced effectiveness on the field contributed to his decision to retire from professional football following that season.

"[19] In April 2020, Lipps was named the fifth greatest wide receiver in Steelers history by Sports Illustrated.

Police noted that Lipps exhibited signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes and difficulty maintaining balance.

[22] On February 11, 2022, Lipps entered an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program as part of a resolution to the case.

The program requires him to serve 12 months of probation, complete a safe driving course, and undergo a 60-day driver's license suspension.