Clemson won’t have Will Shipley in the stable for 2024, but the Tigers still have an impressive backfield to work with.

Phil Mafah is taking over the reins, something that felt inevitable after last season as he had his true breakout late in the season. Nothing was more proving of that than his four-touchdown and record-setting day in the Gator Bowl.

That’s the bruiser of the backfield, and he still has the speed to be a home-run threat when necessary. He finished last season with career highs with 179 carries for 965 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Behind him is the duo of Jay Haynes and Keith Adams Jr. to spell the backfield. Adams is another physical back and he’s donned the “hammerhead” for a reason. While he’s just 5-foot-9, he’s a stocky 215 pounds that adds extra power to the backfield.

Haynes brings the juice, and his speed is why Dabo Swinney hasn’t stopped raving about him in the offseason. There was a glimpse of that talent when he scored a touchdown in the Charleston Southern game last season.

While he hasn’t been able to show it with an injured spring, Haynes is expected to be a big part of the rotation. Beyond that trio, David Eziomume and Jarvis Green are two raw talents that add even more options.

CJ Spiller has built a deep backfield for the Tigers that will pay dividends. After losing an All-ACC back, one would think a drop off would follow, but not this time around.