Eagles' newest draft pick Will Shipley comes with one of the sickest highlights

After trading back twice in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Clemson running back Will Shipley with the 127th pick.

Before making the jump to the NFL, Shipley was a three-year starter for the Tigers where he totaled 2,747 yards and 31 touchdowns on 526 career rushing attempts along with 602 yards and two touchdowns on 85 catches.

Shipley's best season at Clemson came in 2022 when he rushed for 1,182 yards with 15 touchdowns.

He also went viral that season for hurdling over a Louisville defender en route to a 25-yard touchdown.

As both a running back and receiver, Shipley brings even more versatility to the Eagles' backfield that stars Saquon Barkley.

Player Scouting Report from A to Z Sports Film Room's James Foster

A to Z Sports' draft analyst James Foster ranks Shipley as the 164th-best overall prospect in the draft and 13th at the running back position.

Strengths

• Consistent separator on option/Texas routes
• Gracefully sidesteps backfield penetration
• Runs with optimal pace & tempo to set up blocks
• Steers LBs into pullers & manufactures rushing lanes
• Darts away from downfield obstacles with rapid jump cuts
• Good speed & sudden lateral movements
• Above average awareness in pass pro, especially working across the formation

Weaknesses

• Undersized & lacking in power
• Below average contact balance
• Ineffective driving his legs & converting short yardage
• Sometimes too patient in the early phases of the run
• Inconsistent squaring up to blocks in blitz pickup
• Play strength limits his margin for error as a pass blocker
• Occasional mental lapses, resulting in free hits on the QB
• Hands & focus at the catch point were inconsistent in 2023

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