Though Clemson lacks overall production at the running back position heading into the new season, it does not lack talent.
Lyn-J Dixon and Kobe Pace will likely head into fall camp as the top two guys, followed by Michel Dukes and graduate Darien Rencher. Then there are the two freshmen – Will Shipley and Phil Mafah. Both enrolled at Clemson this past January and participated in spring drills. Head coach Dabo Swinney said, from a physical and mental standpoint, he has never had two freshmen running backs so well prepared.
Shipley, a native of Weddington, N.C., was ranked as the nation’s No.