Will Shipley attends Weddington High School, in Matthew, North Carolina, where he was an all purpose back. This past season he led his team to an undefeated season, in which they won the state championships. Along with playing football, Will also ran track and field where he participated in the long jump, indoor fifty-five meter dash, and the indoor three hundred meter dash. He did not have an official visit to Clemson prior to signing on May 5, 2020. He was recruited to Clemson by Tony Elliot, and Danny Pearman. Will recieved offers from twenty-six schools before verbally committing to Clemson.