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Khalil Herbert

Pos. RBCollege Virginia TechHt. 5'8 ⅞"Wt. 210
ProjectedRound 4
CurrentNYJ

Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech. Ranked #129 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 4 projection); Chicago drafted him in Round 6, pick 217.

Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro  ·  † Pro Bowl
53ROLE PLAYER
YrTeamW-LRUSH YDSREC YDSTDSNP%USG
'21CHI6-1143396229%53
'22CHI3-1473157538%64
'23CHI7-10611134345%70
'24CIN9-813025115%26
Rookie Contract—1,9053121135%53
'25NYJ3-14524028%51
Career—1,9573161134%53
Special Teams
YrTeamST SNP%ST SNAPSKRKR YDS
'21CHI38%15427650
'22CHI22%695146
'23CHI0%1——
'24CIN29%1084124
'25NYJ30%62122
Career24%39437942
Size & Length
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2021 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
5'8 ⅞"
5'8 ⅞"
Avg
Good
Great
5'11"
6'0"
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Frame profile.
Weight
210 lbs
210 lbs
Avg
Good
Great
205 lbs
215 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.25"
31.25"
Avg
Good
Great
30"
31"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
8.625"
8.625"
Avg
Good
Great
9"
9.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2021 draft class.
Better
Context

Speed & Explosion

40 Yard Dash
4.46 sec.
4.46 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
4.59
4.49
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
33"
33"
Avg
Good
Great
33"
37"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
115"
115"
Avg
Good
Great
121"
125"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.

Agility

10 Yard Split
N/A
—
—
Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.96 sec.
6.96 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
7.1
6.9
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.31 sec.
4.31 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
4.39
4.29
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.

Strength

Bench Press
22 reps
22 reps
Avg
Good
Great
20 reps
24 reps
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Upper-body strength.
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Projected as a Round 4 pick, Khalil Herbert fell to Round 6 on draft day — then went on to outperform 99% of RBs from the 2021 draft class.