Will Shipley

Shipley's film reminds me of Cody Schrader at times. They are stylistically different players, but both maximize their touches. Shipley's quick processing, lateral agility, and vision allow him to create both as a rusher and receiver. These elements will endear him to NFL coaching staff. Shipley is a decisive runner who makes the most of his physical gifts. He can set up defenders in the second level with a fantastic feel for pressing the line and cutting back in a blink. Shipley's raw physical traits limit his ability to churn out yards. He has average burst, below-average leg drive, and ok but not exceptional long speed. Runs that would be dingers by other running backs with electric wheels are decent chunk plays for Shipley. He likely won't be the short-yardage option for an NFL team, as he gets blown back on some interior runs and isn't a pile pusher. He is a swing pass merchant. Shipley caught his share of check-downs and swing passes in college, but he didn't exhibit upper-level route running or creative usage in the passing game. His short area skills do offer hope that he can access another level in the passing game if his usage in an aerial attack is expanded at the next level.