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Ship’ happens.
But from now on it won’t be happening with Clemson football.
Clemson running back Will Shipley announced on Wednesday via social media that he’ll forgo his final season at Clemson and enter his name in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Shipley (5-foot-11, 205 pounds) went out with a bang – he had 132 all-purpose yards in Clemson’s Gator Bowl victory against Kentucky on Dec. 29. Shipley had two kickoff returns for 94 yards, 11 rushes for 29 yards and two pass receptions for nine yards.
Will Shipley stats, 247 ranking
A four-star recruit out of Weddington High School near Charlotte, Shipley had an immediate impact at Clemson, playing in 10 games and starting five in his freshman season, rushing for 738 yards and 11 touchdowns. He drew immediate praise from Coach Dabo Swinney and teammates alike.
“He’s not a guy that’s gonna wait until his senior year to be a leader,” Swinney said. “He showed up here as a leader, and he’s one of the most respected guys on this team already.”
As a sophomore, Shipley was even more productive, rushing for 1,182 yards and 15 touchdowns and becoming the first player in ACC history to be selected as a first-team honoree in three different categories – running back, all-purpose and specialist.
During that 2022 season, he also gained renown for a highlight-reel play on which he hurdled a Louisville defender and split two others en route to a 25-yard touchdown run.
Last season he was the Tigers’ second-leading rusher behind roommate Phil Mafah with 837 yards and five touchdowns. He finished his Clemson career with 2,747 yards and 31 touchdowns.
Shipley’s rushing touchdowns are tied for seventh in program history while his yardage ranks 11th. His 904 career kickoff return yards rank 10th in Clemson history.
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Author : Greenville News
Publish date : 2024-01-04 00:52:36
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