Will Shipley
22-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
30
YDS
82
TD
0
YDS
35
TD
0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Taken in the fourth round of the 2024 Draft, Shipley was a regular special-teams contributor for the Super Bowl champions but saw little work on offense behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell. Gainwell left for the Steelers in free agency, but Shipley's spot as the primary backup to Barkley isn't assured, as the Eagles brought in former Packer AJ Dillon for depth after he missed all of last season with a neck injury. If Dillon is healthy, He represents a major challenge to Shipley for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. Read Past Outlooks
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Quiet rookie season
Shipley rushed 30 times for 82 yards (2.7 YPC) across 16 regular-season appearances with the Eagles in 2024. He also secured all four of his targets for 35 yards and compiled 173 yards as a kick returner.
ANALYSIS
Shipley, a 2024 fourth-round pick, handled a depth role behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell out of the backfield for Philadelphia, ultimately logging an unremarkable rookie campaign. He did, however, go off for 77 yards and a score, the first of his career, on just four carries versus Washington in the NFC Championship Game. With Gainwell set to become an unrestricted free agent, Shipley could climb the depth chart behind Barkley in Year 2.
Shipley, a 2024 fourth-round pick, handled a depth role behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell out of the backfield for Philadelphia, ultimately logging an unremarkable rookie campaign. He did, however, go off for 77 yards and a score, the first of his career, on just four carries versus Washington in the NFC Championship Game. With Gainwell set to become an unrestricted free agent, Shipley could climb the depth chart behind Barkley in Year 2.
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How do Will Shipley's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
6.7%Positive Run %
83.3%% Yds After Contact
95.1%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
2.1% Snaps w/Touch
52.3%Air Yards Per Game
0.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.08% Team Air Yards
0.2%% Team Targets
1.0%Avg Depth of Target
1.3 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.5% Targeted On Route
15.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Will Shipley Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Will Shipley's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 11"Weight
209 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.44 secVertical Jump
38.5 inBroad Jump
122 inHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
30.25 in
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Shipley landed with the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2024 Draft, coming out of Clemson after three straight seasons with at least 165 touches, 855 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns. His second season for the Tigers was much better than his third, but Shipley salvaged his draft stock with a 4.44 40 and strong jumps at his pro day. In Philadelphia, the rookie will compete with longtime backup Kenneth Gainwell for the No. 2 depth chart spot behind workhorse Saquon Barkley. While Shipley has the advantage in terms of athleticism, Gainwell's familiarity with the offense and solid pass-game skills mean he won't be a total pushover. However the competition plays out, both Shipley and Gainwell would figure to be involved in the offense if Barkley were to miss time.
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Ready to play Sunday
Shipley (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice. He does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's NFC wild-card round matchup against the Packers.
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Working through ankle injury
Shipley (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Leading rusher in Week 18
Shipley carried the ball 10 times for 32 yards and caught all four of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Giants.
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Cleared to play Week 18
Shipley (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Questionable after full practice
Shipley (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Could carve out solid role
Shipley, whom the Eagles selected out of Clemson in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, could ultimately carve out a solid role behind No. 1 back Saquon Barkley, Eric Edholm of NFL.com suggests.
ANALYSIS
Shipley had an accomplished college career with the Tigers that saw him compile 3,349 total scrimmage yards and 33 touchdowns in 36 games. Shipley also boasts 4.45 speed and is solidly built at 5-foot-11, 206 pounds, and Edholm notes the rookie's versatility could lead to a "sneaky" role that would see Shipley potentially eat into incumbent Kenneth Gainwell's snaps.
Shipley had an accomplished college career with the Tigers that saw him compile 3,349 total scrimmage yards and 33 touchdowns in 36 games. Shipley also boasts 4.45 speed and is solidly built at 5-foot-11, 206 pounds, and Edholm notes the rookie's versatility could lead to a "sneaky" role that would see Shipley potentially eat into incumbent Kenneth Gainwell's snaps.