UCF's Tackling Academic Star from 2012 Glory Days
Ray Shipman, a standout linebacker for the UCF Knights in 2012, started all 12 games, racking up 91 tackles and 3.5 TFL while earning C-USA All-Academic Team honors—highlighting his rare blend of on-field intensity and off-field discipline as a two-sport high school phenom with state basketball titles. Now post-college with an NFL Saints/Gators stint and a Master's in Sports Administration, his leadership, versatility, and work ethic make him a coach's dream for teams seeking gritty, intelligent defenders who elevate locker rooms.
