He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans, and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Lippett attended Crockett High School in Detroit, Michigan, where he was a two-sport star in both football and track.
He was a three-year starter on both sides of the ball (quarterback and cornerback) for the Crockett Rockets high school football team.
As a junior in 2008, Lippett registered 36 tackles (32 solos, 4 assists) and three interceptions as a defensive back.
As a senior in 2009, Lippett was an Associated Press (AP) All-State selection as a defensive back after recording 55 tackles (36 solos, 19 assists) and nine interceptions (45 return yards).
He represented the East squad in the 2010 Michigan High School All-Star Game, played June 19 in Spartan Stadium, and led all receivers with four catches for 95 yards.
Also a standout track & field athlete, Lippett competed as a sprinter during his junior and senior seasons, participating in the sprint relays and the open 100m and 200-meters for Crockett.
[14] Lippett became a starter in his second season after primarily playing on special teams as a rookie.
[15] In training camp in 2017, Lippett suffered a torn Achilles tendon and was ruled out for the season.