2021 (Freshman): Appeared in two games for the Bucs as a freshman … Debuted on the offensive line against UVA Wise (Sept. 11) and followed it up with a performance against Delaware State (Sept. 18) … Bucs rushed for over 250 yards in both games he played in, while racking up seven rushing touchdowns and four passing touchdowns.

2020 (Freshman)*: Did not appear in any games as a true freshman.

*Season played in Spring 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic

High School: Lettered in football and track & field at Northwest Cabarrus High School … Two-time conference champion and two-time all-conference … Recorded the most pancakes in the conference twice and was awarded best O-Line in the league … Finished with 21 pancakes as a senior.

Personal: Son of Crystal and Tommy Shipp … Mother, Crystal, played four years of basketball at East Carolina … Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies.