Tipton grew up in Akron, Ohio, and attended Archbishop Hoban High School.

[2][3] He committed to play college football at Yale upon concluding his senior season over an offer from Kent State.

[5][6] After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Tipton signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.

[2] Despite growing up as a fan of the Cleveland Browns, Tipton opted to sign with the Saints after meeting with both teams.

[8] After impressing during the Saints' training camp, head coach Dennis Allen compared Tipton to former undrafted free agent and All-Pro Chris Harris Jr., whom Allen coached as the Denver Broncos' defensive coordinator in 2011.