Nick Herbig
Nicholas Herbig (born November 21, 2001) is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Steelers.
| No. 51 – Pittsburgh Steelers | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 21, 2001 Kauai, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Saint Louis School (Oahu, Hawaii) |
| College: | Wisconsin (2020–2022) |
| NFL Draft: | 2023 / Round: 4 / Pick: 132 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Early life
Herbig was born on November 21, 2001, in Kauai, Hawaii.[1] Herbig attended the Saint Louis School in Oahu, Hawaii and committed to play college football at the University of Wisconsin .[2][3]
College career
Herbig started all seven games his true freshman year at Wisconsin in 2020, recording 26 tackles and one sack.[4][5] He returned as a starter in 2021, and had 61 tackles and nine sacks.[6]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2+1⁄8 in (1.88 m) |
240 lb (109 kg) |
31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 4.65 s | 1.59 s | 2.72 s | 4.35 s | 7.25 s | 34.0 in (0.86 m) | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) | 25 reps | |
| Sources:[7][8] | ||||||||||||
After being drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft, Herbing signed his rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[9]
Personal life
His brother, Nate Herbig, played offensive guard for the Stanford Cardinal before signing as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. He currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers.[10]
References
- Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 249. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- Billy Hull (11 June 2019). "Saint Louis High School linebacker Nick Herbig commits to Wisconsin". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- "4-star Hawaii LB Nick Herbig commits to Wisconsin". Usatodayhss.com. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- Potrykus, Jeff. "Despite posting impressive numbers as a freshman, Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig was left unimpressed". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- "Freshman linebacker Nick Herbig has made a good impression in his time at Wisconsin – and before". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- Colten Bartholomew. "Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig's play is turning heads, as are his Connect 4 skills". Madison.com. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- "Nick Herbig Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- "2023 NFL Draft Scout Nick Herbig College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- Kozora, Alex (May 12, 2023). "Steelers Sign 4th-Round Pick LB Nick Herbig, 7th-Round Pick OL Spencer Anderson To Four-Year Deals". SteelersDepot.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- Temple, Jesse. "How a childhood of competition shaped Wisconsin LB Nick Herbig and the passion and intensity that drives him". The Athletic. Retrieved 12 February 2022.