RB Will Shipley, PHI (2 Viewers)

[Faust]

Clemson RB Will Shipley declares for the 2024 NFL draft

 

[Faust]

WILL SHIPLEY RB CLEMSON | NFL DRAFT PROFILE & SCOUTING REPORT

Will Shipley Draft Profile | Clemson, RB Scouting Report

Will Shipley NFL Draft Projection: 5 landing spots for the Clemson RB ft. Los Angeles Chargers

 

[Faust]

Dane Brugler
#Clemson RB Will Shipley announced he has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft.

Shipley is one of best competitors in this draft. Really like him on passing downs and what he can do in the screen game.

https://x.com/dpbrugler/status/1742716146317398066?s=61

Benny the Broncos Fan
How's his pass pro?

https://x.com/honestly_orange/status/1742716457316765729?s=61

Dane Brugler
Promising.

https://x.com/dpbrugler/status/1742722334627135586?s=61

 

[Faust]

Shane P. Hallam
Every time I watch Will Shipley, I am impressed by his toughness, vision, and the little things. He isn't flashy, but could hold an NFL role.

Day 3 grade, but could be a real sleeper at RB.

https://x.com/shanephallam/status/1742719517078274132?s=61

Jeff DiMatteo
I like Shipley a lot, but he's a situational guy. I would love him as the #2 to CMC in SF. His versatility would be on full display.

https://x.com/nfl_dimatteo/status/1742725537875836944?s=61

Shane P. Hallam
Would love that fit!

https://x.com/shanephallam/status/1742727810609791247?s=61

 

[Desert_Power]

Jeff DiMatteo
I like Shipley a lot, but he's a situational guy. I would love him as the #2 to CMC in SF. His versatility would be on full display.

https://x.com/nfl_dimatteo/status/1742725537875836944?s=61

A little on the nose.

 

[Faust]

Fantasy Fanatics
STOP SLEEPING ON WILL SHIPLEY

Will Shipley is a jack of all trades running back, and the best PPR back of this class. His metrics don’t jump off the screen but he excels in everything he does.

Don’t follow the masses and overlooks Shipley for being highly efficient.

Early Breakout (856 total yards as a 18 year old true freshman)
Young prospect (declaring at 21 years old)
Best receiving back in CFB
5.0+ YPC in every year at school
7.3+ YardPerReception every year

The kid is built identical to Dalvin cook

5’11
210lbs
4.15 Shuttle
4.41 40 (official)

After he lights it up at the combine, there’s no way that an NFL team doesn’t take a shot on him before the end of the 2nd round. He has been a workhorse back since his freshman year as a true 3 down back with his receiving upside.

https://x.com/ffb_fanatics/status/1745604573450977577?s=61

Just a fundamental Running-back with Grit

Doesn’t dance through holes he hits holes hard
Finishes runs
Has no problem with shaking off arm tackles

https://x.com/ffb_fanatics/status/1745606540696879295?s=61

This clip really showcases the sneaky athleticism and strength of Will Shipley after he hurdles the safety to bulldoze through the two defenders and score.

https://x.com/ffb_fanatics/status/1745607494985019685?s=61

 

[Faust]

32BeatWriters

"Clemson’s [RB] Will Shipley , at 5-11, 206, didn’t work out in Indy, but one source who has worked with him described him as one of the most explosive athletes in this draft class and believes there’s a lot of untapped potential there."

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[JohnnyU]

I know it's lazy, but I can't get Rex Burkhead out of my mind.

 

[Birdie048]

I know it's lazy, but I can't get Rex Burkhead out of my mind.

I have seen him play (as a Gamecock fan), and I would think more of a hydrid Reggie Bush / Travis ETN type comp.

 

[JohnnyU]

I know it's lazy, but I can't get Rex Burkhead out of my mind.

I have seen him play (as a Gamecock fan), and I would think more of a hydrid Reggie Bush / Travis ETN type comp.

Well, I did admit it was a lazy comp. I just can't help myself on this one.

 

[Faust]

Full-Time Dame
Will Shipley:
38 1/2 VJ
10’2 broad
Bench: 16
Unofficial 40: 4.34-4.38

https://x.com/dp_nfl/status/1768287006986010690?s=61

Nick Penticoff
Will Shipley had 28 explosive runs last season.

In 2022 he had 35.

https://x.com/nickpenticoff/status/1768290059868881011?s=61

Ray G
Will Shipley 5’11” 206, 4.44 40 time. That will work. I’ll be higher than most. Love this young man’s all-purpose skill-set #2024NFLDraft

https://x.com/raygque/status/1768287967364153601?s=61

 

[TartanLion]

Cody Carpentier’s favourite RB sleeper pick

 

[Wigglytuff's Gruff]

I really like him. Think he'll end up on my team with a mid 2nd round pick

 

[JohnnyU]

I really like him. Think he'll end up on my team with a mid 2nd round pick

You never know, he could work out for you. His star really faded in DEVY circles after a mediocre 2023 (827 yards and 5 TDs), but he did have 31 receptions.

 

[Loipz]

Someone to watch but like most of the RBs in this class, landing spot will drive cost

 

[Birdie048]

I really like him. Think he'll end up on my team with a mid 2nd round pick

Same. Like the skill set & attributes but landing spot will weigh heavy.
I am targeting early 3rd (own 3.03) but who knows what his value will be after NFL Draft.
As much as I want to hate Clemson they do produce some good footballers

 

[Faust]

Will Shipley scouting report: Exploring Clemson RB's strengths and weaknesses

 

[menobrown]

t who knows what his value will be after NFL Draft.

Yep. Shipley's been surprisingly under the radar and I've been grabbing him super late in some redraft teams but in general I can't recall a year I've had more RB sleepers. Feel like people are overly down on this class. For sure none that I'm dying to spend first round picks on but a whole lot of good players.

Don't think I've ever had a year I wish I could do my dynasty rookie drafts before the NFL draft like this year. Because landing spots and NFL draft do matter and what's a sleeper to me probably won't be such a sleeper after the draft.

 

[Faust]

Watch: Clemson RB Will Shipley | 2024 NFL Draft Tape

 

[Faust]

Kyle Lindemann
Will Shipley plays like he’s part mountain goat. Somebody is getting a steal on Day 3.

https://x.com/luckismadeff/status/1777141660683497708?s=61

 

[Faust]

Hayden Winks
Will Shipley has nice sleeper appeal. Offered by Bama, Georgia, Ohio State, etc. Started as a freshman at Clemson. Goal line and receiving role in all 3 years. Declares early. 21 years old. 206 pounds with 4.44 speed, 38.5 vert.

Can run every route out of the backfield.

https://x.com/haydenwinks/status/1776649731365871744?s=61

Only 9% of Will Shipley's carries were outside carries. That partially explains his mediocre broken tackle rates because those are easier to produce out in space.

For context, Braelon Allen (235 pounds) was at 27%. Trey Benson at 32%. Bucky Irving at 25%.

https://x.com/haydenwinks/status/1776660254140600666?s=61

 

[Brunell4MVP]

I liked him in college, then I watched a bit of film. He breaks tackles against lesser teams. He does not break them against better teams. He's plenty fast enough. Not sure he is gonna be able to do much against NFL LBs.

 

[Faust]

Kent Lee Platte
Will Shipley is a RB prospect in the 2024 draft class. He scored a 9.55 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 82 out of 1804 RB from 1987 to 2024.

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https://x.com/mathbomb/status/1772715143719260395?s=61

 

[Faust]

2024 NFL Draft Prospects: Will Shipley Scouting Report

 

[Faust]

PFF College
Philadelphia Selects RB Will Shipley 127th Overall

2,751 Rush Yards Since 2021 (1st Among ACC RBs)

https://x.com/pff_college/status/1784273292586565665?s=61

 

[TartanLion]

Oooft

Poddather, Carpentier and Barrett I think all love this guy

 

[JohnnyU]

Oooft

Poddather, Carpentier and Barrett I think all love this guy

Podfather is knowledgeable, but can sometimes be annoying when he starts screaming

 

[travdogg]

With the increased importance of KR I could see Shipley starting his career there.

 

[Faust]

Brooks Kubena
Nick Sirianni says he’s talked with people about how Will Shipley reminds him of Danny Woodhead.

Shipley’s had “an outstanding spring” and has continued playing well. He likes the way he plays big with a strong lower body.

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[Faust]

Eliot Shorr-Parks
Will Shipley consistently makes something out of nothing. Has done it in camp as well.

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[Boston]

Really liked what I saw with him last night...kind of looks like a better Rex Burkhead (I mean that as a compliment)...Barkley being in-front of him doesn't help but I think he carves out a real role and if Saquon gets dinged up he could be pretty valuable.

 

[Drake Hater]

In PPR he could become really valuable as the season progresses.

 

[JohnnyU]

Shipley or Dillion to back up Barkley in 2025?

 

[rockaction]

Shipley or Dillion to back up Barkley in 2025?

There's like thirty viable backs in the draft plus UDFAs. I'd worry about this after April 27th-28th, which is when the UDFAs will have signed.

 

[Faust]

Will Shipley Poised for Bigger Role in Philly After Super Bowl RB Leaves

 

[Snotbubbles]

Shipley or Dillion to back up Barkley in 2025?

There's like thirty viable backs in the draft plus UDFAs. I'd worry about this after April 27th-28th, which is when the UDFAs will have signed.

I like to wait until training camp to see how these guys are being used in the packages.

That being said, if you need to know now, I'd say with Dillons injury history, I'd take Shipley over him.