KHALIL HERBERT
Khalil Herbert is a dynamic and explosive running back known for his speed, vision, and ability to break off big plays. Born on August 3, 1997, Herbert began his college career at Kansas, where he played from 2015 to 2018. During his time with the Jayhawks, he showed flashes of his potential, accumulating over 1,100 rushing yards and demonstrating a solid ability to both run between the tackles and break free in the open field. After his junior season, Herbert transferred to Virginia Tech for his final year of eligibility in 2020, where he had a breakout season. In his one year with the Hokies, he rushed for 1,183 yards and 8 touchdowns, earning First-Team All-ACC honors and establishing himself as one of the top running backs
in the nation.
Following his successful college career, Herbert declared for the 2021 NFL Draft and was selected in the 6th round (217th overall) by the Chicago Bears. In his rookie season, Herbert quickly made an impact as a backup running back, showcasing his explosiveness and ability to take on a larger role when needed. He played a key role in the Bears' backfield, particularly when starter David Montgomery went down with an injury. Herbert had several strong performances, including multiple games with over 100 yards rushing and averaged a solid yards-per-carry.
In 2022, Herbert continued to serve as an important piece of the Bears' running game, becoming a versatile threat both as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. Known for his ability to make defenders miss and his breakaway speed, he showed his potential as a starting-caliber running back.
As of 2024, Khalil Herbert is now with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he plays a key role in the team’s backfield. With his blend of speed, agility, and vision, Herbert provides the Bengals with a strong and versatile running back who can contribute in both rushing and receiving situations. His ability to make plays and generate big yards continues to make him a valuable asset to Cincinnati’s offense.
in the nation.
Following his successful college career, Herbert declared for the 2021 NFL Draft and was selected in the 6th round (217th overall) by the Chicago Bears. In his rookie season, Herbert quickly made an impact as a backup running back, showcasing his explosiveness and ability to take on a larger role when needed. He played a key role in the Bears' backfield, particularly when starter David Montgomery went down with an injury. Herbert had several strong performances, including multiple games with over 100 yards rushing and averaged a solid yards-per-carry.
In 2022, Herbert continued to serve as an important piece of the Bears' running game, becoming a versatile threat both as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. Known for his ability to make defenders miss and his breakaway speed, he showed his potential as a starting-caliber running back.
As of 2024, Khalil Herbert is now with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he plays a key role in the team’s backfield. With his blend of speed, agility, and vision, Herbert provides the Bengals with a strong and versatile running back who can contribute in both rushing and receiving situations. His ability to make plays and generate big yards continues to make him a valuable asset to Cincinnati’s offense.