Phil Mafah enters the 2024 season as Clemson's lone starting running back this season. As a senior, it is his first opportunity to join the limelight solely.
Last season, Mafah entered splitting carries with Will Shipley. However, Mafah’s power running and ability to find the gaps led him to take more carries as the season progressed. He ended the season with 179 carries, 965 rushing yards, and finding the endzone 13 times in 13 games.
Out of high school, the Georgia native received major offers nationwide from other powerhouse schools, such as Michigan, Texas, Tennessee and Florida State.