2024 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Will Shipley

Tim Riordan

The NFL Draft is behind us, rookie drafts are taking place, and as dynasty managers we are looking ahead to the upcoming season. In our Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.

Situation

Name: Will Shipley

Position: Running Back

Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles

College Team: Clemson

Draft Status: Round 4; Pick 127

Shipley hails from Weddington, NC, a suburb of Charlotte. His father, James Sr., was a longtime youth sports coach and involved both of his children in sports at a young age. Shipley was a star football and lacrosse player, playing up two grade levels in football so that he could play with his older brother. As a freshman running back on the varsity team, he was a star right away, totaling 1,113 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense as a running back. He had his best season his junior year, leading Weddington to an undefeated 16-0 season and a 3A state championship. He was the MVP of the title game, running for 256 yards. He finished the season with 2,066 yards (11 YPC) and 42 touchdowns. He was the 2019 Gatorade player of the year in North Carolina. The pandemic forced him to miss his senior season.

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