From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Clemson RB Will Shipley.
#1 WILL SHIPLEY, RB, CLEMSON – (JUNIOR) 5110, 206 POUNDS
MEASUREMENTS
Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
Will Shipley | 5110, 206 | 9 5/8″ | 30 1/4″ | N/A |
40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Great athlete when it comes to speed, strength, and explosiveness
— Has good long speed and can accelerate quickly when hitting the hole
— Possesses the wiggle to make defenders miss in open space
— Has the contact balance to stay upright on body shots
— Displays moments of impressive cutting ability in the hole to get to green grass
— Does a good job stacking moves on top of each other as the run progresses
— Runs hard behind his pads between the tackles
— Skilled pass catcher out of the backfield on screens and angle routes
— Does a great job snapping off his routes at the top of his break
— Can challenge linebackers and safeties down the seam as a receiver
— Shows willingness as a pass protector
— Has carried the load in the backfield as well as worked in a committee backfield
— Skilled kick returner averaged 26.