With the 127th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Clemson RB Will Shipley.
Shipley was an immediate contributor in Clemson's offense as a freshman, and he had a big sophomore season when he rushed for 1182 yards and 15 TDs. His junior season was somewhat disappointing on a Clemson team that was no longer the powerhouse it once was. His career numbers as a runner:
| Will Shipley | Rush | Yards | YPC | TD |
| 2021 | 149 | 739 | 5.0 | 11 |
| 2022 | 210 | 1182 | 5.6 | 15 |
| 2023 | 167 | 827 | 5.0 | 5 |
And as a receiver:
| Will Shipley | Rec | Yards | YPC | TD |
| 2021 | 16 | 116 | 7.3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 38 | 242 | 6.4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 244 | 7.9 | 2 |
He also returned 34 kicks for 904 yards (26.6 avg) and 0 TDs during his college career.
Shipley has some versatility as a runner, receiver, and returner, and he ran a 4.39 40 at his pro day. He makes sense as an eventual RB2, especially with Kenny Gainwell in the final year of his contract in 2024. A highlight reel:
The Eagles' depth at running back now looks something like this:
| RB1 | RB2 | RB3 | RB4 | RB5 |
| Saquon Barkley | Kenny Gainwell | Will Shipley | Tyrion Davis-Price | Lew Nichols |
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