The Philadelphia Eagles selected running back Will Shipley from Clemson University with the 127th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, after trading down. Shipley, known for his versatility and strong performance in college, accumulated 2,748 rushing yards at an average of 5.2 yards per carry and scored 31 touchdowns. Despite concerns about his ability to handle direct contact and his vision, his skills as a pass-catcher and his performance in short yardage situations have been highlighted. Shipley's selection adds depth to the Eagles' backfield, where he will join top running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley reached out to Shipley shortly after the draft, expressing enthusiasm for their future collaboration.
New Eagles RB Will Shipley spends a lot of time in Philly. His brother plays lacrosse at Penn and he's "up there all the time catching as many of his games as I can." "I've gained a love for the city of Philly," he said. "Could not be a better spot for my family and I."
Eagles fans, get familiar with your new RB, Will Shipley 🏎️ https://t.co/4WZhOtos3Z
Clemson RB Will Shipley: “I’m a huge Saquon Barkley fan. He actually reached out to me pretty quickly after I got drafted a couple minutes ago.” Fourth round pick says he watched a ton of Barkley (who signed w Philly this year) at Penn State and with the Giants (via @Eagles) https://t.co/IXPtSmQSmr
Clemson alum Will Shipley says Eagles No. 1 RB Saquon Barkley shot him a text message after he was drafted by the Eagles. It said "Congratulations. Get ready to work." "I’m ready to get after it," Shipley says. https://t.co/CHCk3aYX0z
Going back to Shipley. He can run, block & catch. Coaches will trust him. My biggest issue with him is that I didn't see big play ability. He only had one play at Clemson that went for 50+. Shipley will move the chains. I do think playing behind the Eagles OL will help him.
New #Eagles RB Will Shipley said he’s fully recovered from knee injury he suffered in Clemson’s bowl game and kept him out of the combine. His Pro Day workout answered those questions and, for the Eagles, RBs coach Jemal Singleton ran him through a pre-draft workout, as well. https://t.co/wx8WCowJkd
Will Shipley says while he was frustrated his name was not called on Day 2, he "couldn't be more excited with how it worked out," adding "I can't wait to get down there and compete for a Super Bowl with that culture they have." #Eagles https://t.co/Ev5R48kVbu
Positive first impression on Clemson RB Will Shipley. #Eagles https://t.co/lSigdAdC6S
New #Eagles RB Will Shipley said Saquon Barkley reached out immediately via text https://t.co/pmZ7j620wy
Will Shipley says Saquon Barkley reached out to him right after he was drafted. He says Saquon Barkley is someone he loved to watch at Penn State/in the league and is ecstatic to learn from him. #Eagles https://t.co/nTwd4GTYVP
Will Shipley said he’s healthy now after his fibula dislocation. #Eagles
"I am so excited to share a backfield with all those guys. I will go in there, work my butt off... I could not be happier to learn from someone like Saquon." -New Eagles RB Will Shipley
Will Shipley says he’s a huge @Saquon Barkley fan and Saquon just reached out to him shortly after he was drafted by the Eagles. https://t.co/sj3TJxMcgI
New Eagles RB Will Shipley: https://t.co/O3hwuGE8GJ
As someone from South Jersey who follows the Eagles a tad, Philly is an interesting spot for Shipley. The clear No. 1 back is Saquon Barkley, but Shipley has a chance to compete with Kenny Gainwell to be the Eagles' No. 2 option. Could be a 3rd-down guy with his pass-catching. https://t.co/PMj25eGk3y
Watch Will Shipley with the media for the first time as a Philadelphia Eagle. #NFLDraft https://t.co/ccIQk0sDUN
Will Shipley is a fascinating addition alongside Saquon Barkley in the #Eagles’ backfield and could create some interesting mismatches for Jalen Hurts | @heavyonsports https://t.co/KMUPyCys5R
Eagles selected a running back from Clemson in the fourth-round. Here's what you need to know about Will Shipley. 👊 https://t.co/wEV5P0JSPa
Eagles select Clemson RB Will Shipley with 127th overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/3Wzq95C0Hj
Eagles add versatile RB Will Shipley with pick 127 https://t.co/cfzLE6UkDF
"He's someone you can use in a multitude of ways and add dimension to the offense." -@AndrewDiCecco on RB Will Shipley
.@AndrewDiCecco will be joining @kevincooney and @dlynamCSN to talk about the Eagles' most recent draft pick Will Shipley
JUST IN: The Eagles have selected Clemson RB Will Shipley with the 127th overall pick in Round 4 of the NFL Draft. https://t.co/wbchJnkx0g https://t.co/OliLno7rms
Will Shipley was the third Clemson player to be drafted by an NFL team, landing in the fourth round with the Philadelphia Eagles. Shipley was the seventh RB taken in the draft. https://t.co/gOxigO1aZt
7 minutes on new Eagles RB Will Shipley https://t.co/0wKdwyRHZx @MoveTheSticks ranked him as the 92nd overall prospect in this class. Instant rec game skills, and a slalom skier as a runner https://t.co/Pk7yOSx7if
Eagles are drafting Clemson RB Will Shipley He tore up the ACC with 31 career rush TDs https://t.co/gAk3T1ZTli
Will Shipley is an excellent screen back, but does have a lot of drops and fumbles. Also very good in short yardage and as a kick returner. 2,748 yards and 31 rushing TD at Clemson (5.2 YPC). #Eagles
After a couple of trade-backs in the fourth round, the Eagles selected a running back from Clemson. https://t.co/LbVmiX4kpY
#Eagles draft Clemson RB Will Shipley at pick No. 127.
Will Shipley: Flies to Philly in Fourth Round https://t.co/kwcdbI4eqj
NFL Draft Results: Eagles pick Will Shipley at No. 127 https://t.co/cprPo3irnD
The Eagles drafted RB Will Shipley: https://t.co/DFhHQejqA0
With the 127th pick, the Eagles select RB Will Shipley out of Clemson. https://t.co/B9aWSLvRDc
Will Shipley is my RB9. Great receiver. Underrated toughness. Smooth athlete with great foot speed. Good at his angles. Vision is poor. Can go down easily on direct contact. May lack the upside of his athleticism. #Eagles #HallamAnalysis
Eagles take RB Will Shipley. Good runner, very good receiver. They needed depth and he's a good fit for the offense.
Weddington native and Clemson alum Will Shipley goes to Brian Dawkins land -- also known as the #Eagles. Jemal Singleton will be a good teacher for Shipley in the backfield.
With the No. 127 overall pick in the 2024 @NFLDraft, the @Eagles select Will Shipley! 📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/qnIrjXPUTn
Eagles use 127th pick on RB Will Shipley. Clemson product, 5-10, 206 pounds. He had his best year in 2022 (1,182 yards, 15 TDs. Dipped to 827 yards and five TDs on 167 carries last year.
After trading down, the Eagles get some RB depth by taking the speedy RB Will Shipley out of Clemson. https://t.co/oKGqb9nEnm
Eagles select Clemson RB Will Shipley with No. 127 overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/dzKC9ji48E
Ship is headed to Philly! WIth the 127th pick, the Eagles select Will Shipley. Congratulations, @willshipley2021! https://t.co/LrlMamBIRt
Philadelphia Selects RB Will Shipley 127th Overall 🦅 2,751 Rush Yards Since 2021 (1st Among ACC RBs) https://t.co/tio9p1PrfT
Shipley just went to Eagles at 127. Ravens up at 130 https://t.co/w4dXGbMILb
The Philadelphia Eagles are actually making a pick at 127 ... and it's Clemson RB Will Shipley.
WIll Shipley, 21, was a former five-star recruit who started 27 games, impressive pass-catcher. Here's what I wrote earlier this week: https://t.co/tmK8WDkz6s
The #Eagles are drafting RB Will Shipley with pick 127 https://t.co/r46q8XMMiJ
The #Eagles have drafted Clemson RB Will Shipley at #127. https://t.co/XIQMOQzlTR
#Eagles select Clemson RB Will Shipley
The Eagles are taking RB Will Shipley. https://t.co/WxL2uvLG60
Andrew will be joining @BillColarulo coming up at 10 a.m. to share more on the Eagles draft picks so far and who he would like to see them pick later today when the draft continues! https://t.co/cjE9MkiS6T