Dan Herron

This article is about the football player. For the baseball player, see Dan Haren.

Dan Herron

Herron with the Bills in the 2016 preseason
No. 34, 36, 38
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1989-03-21) March 21, 1989 (age 35) Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:	Warren G. Harding (Warren, Ohio)
College:	Ohio State
NFL draft:	2012  / Round: 6 / Pick: 191
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (2012) Indianapolis Colts (2013–2014) Buffalo Bills (2015) Indianapolis Colts (2015) Buffalo Bills (2016)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big Ten (2010)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts: 112 Rushing yards: 468 Rushing touchdowns: 1 Receptions: 31 Receiving yards: 277
Player stats at PFR

Daniel "Boom" Herron (born March 21, 1989) is a former American football running back. Herron played football at Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio, and later Ohio State University. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft, and also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills. ^[1]

Early life

Herron was a running back in high school for the Warren G. Harding Raiders. He amassed his best season as a junior, rushing for over 1,500 yards and 17 touchdowns. When asked what he thought of his player, then Harding coach Thom Mcdaniels replied, "I wouldn’t trade “Boom” for any running back in Ohio." ^[2] Coming out of high school, he ran a 40 yard dash in the mid 4.5's and boasted an impressive 37 inch vertical. Scout.com had him ranked as the 27th best backfield recruit in the country. ^[3]

College career

Herron spent five years at The Ohio State University. He was a four-time letterman. In 2008, he struggled to get playing time over future NFL back Beanie Wells and again in 2009 splitting time with Brandon Saine in an offense heavily centered around the running talents of quarterback Terrelle Pryor. In 2010, Herron delivered as the starter, totaling 1,155 yards and 16 touchdowns. Later that year, just a week before the team's appearance in their bowl game, it became apparent that Herron, amongst other top Buckeye players, was facing substantial NCAA sanctions.

On December 23, 2010, Herron and four other Ohio State players were suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season, but were still allowed to play in that year's Sugar Bowl, which they won 31-26 in a game against Arkansas. Herron was said to have sold a jersey, pants, and shoes that he had previously worn in a game. The other suspended players were quarterback Terrelle Pryor, wide receiver DeVier Posey, offensive lineman Mike Adams, and defensive end Soloman Thomas. ^[4]

On October 3, 2011, in an unrelated story, Herron was suspended for one more week due to being overpaid during a summer job in the Cleveland area. ^[5] Despite the six-week suspension, Herron was elected a team captain by his teammates and went on to rush for 675 yards and three touchdowns the remainder of the season. ^[6]

College statistics

Year	Team	GP	Rushing
			Att	Yds	Avg	TD
2008	Ohio State	11	89	439	4.9	6
2009	Ohio State	10	153	633	3.9	7
2010	Ohio State	13	216	1,155	5.3	16
2011	Ohio State	7	135	678	5.0	3
Total		41	593	2,946	4.8	32

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

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
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	213 lb (97 kg)	32 in (0.81 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.57 s	1.56 s	2.60 s	4.04 s	6.97 s	35 in (0.89 m)	9 ft 9 in (2.97 m)	22 reps
All values from NFL Combine [7]

Cincinnati Bengals

Herron at Bengals' training camp in 2013

Herron signed a four-year deal through 2015 with the Cincinnati Bengals on May 23, 2012. ^[8] On August 31, 2012, he was cut by the Bengals. ^[9] On December 4, 2012, Herron was recalled to the Bengals active roster after spending the first part of the season on the practice squad. ^[10] On December 13, 2012, Herron blocked a punt against the Philadelphia Eagles; in the same game he had his first carry. ^[11] He ended the game with three carries for eight yards.

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

Herron with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014

The Indianapolis Colts signed Herron on October 9, 2013. ^[12] On November 30, 2014, in a game against the Washington Redskins, Herron recorded his first career rushing touchdown, on a career-long 49-yard run to put Indianapolis up 14-3. ^[13] The Colts ended the game with a 49-27 victory. In his first postseason game, Herron rushed 12 times for 56 yards and a touchdown, adding 10 receptions for 85 yards as the Colts defeated his former team, the Cincinnati Bengals, 26–10. The following week, Herron touched the ball a career-high 31 times (23 carries, eight receptions) and recorded a combined 95 yards and one rushing touchdown to help Indianapolis defeat the Denver Broncos 24–13. Herron was tendered a contract at the end of the season, as an exclusive-rights free agent. On April 1, he signed his tender. ^[14] Herron was waived injured on September 6, 2015. ^[15]

Buffalo Bills (first stint)

On October 6, 2015, Herron signed with the Buffalo Bills. ^[16] On November 25, 2015, he was released. ^[17]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On November 26, 2015, Herron was claimed off waivers by the Colts. ^[18] On March 9, 2016, Herron did not receive a tender from the Colts, thus making him a free agent. ^[19]

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

On June 9, 2016, Herron was signed by the Bills. ^[20] On September 2, 2016, he was released by the Bills as part of final roster cuts. ^[21]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2012	CIN	3	0	4	5	1.3	6	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2013	IND	6	0	5	33	6.6	22	0	1	57	57.0	57	0	0	0
2014	IND	16	3	78	351	4.5	49T	3	21	173	8.2	26	0	2	2
2015	BUF	4	0	11	37	3.4	8	0	3	20	6.7	9	0	1	0
Total		29	3	98	426	4.3	49	3	25	250	10.0	57	0	3	2

Postseason

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2014	IND	3	3	45	170	3.8	27	2	20	128	6.4	18	0	2	1
Total		3	3	45	170	3.8	27	2	20	128	6.4	18	0	2	1

Personal life

His brother, David Herron, is former NFL linebacker who played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.

References

1. "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
2. Pool, Chris (April 18, 2006). "BOOM! HERRON NAMES NEW FAVORITES". recruiting.scout.com. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
3. "Dan Herron, Indianapolis RB - Scout". recruiting.scout.com. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
4. "Ohio State football players sanctioned". sports.espn.go.com. December 26, 2010. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
5. Lesmerises, Doug (October 3, 2011). "Ohio State Buckeyes' Marcus Hall, Dan Herron, DeVier Posey suspended for improper work payments". cleveland.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
6. "Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletic Site - Football". ohiostatebuckeyes.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
7. "Hall of Football".
8. Kirkendall, Josh (May 25, 2012). "Details Emerge Regarding Dan Herron's Four-Year Contract". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
9. Kirkendall, Josh (August 31, 2012). "2012 Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Class Update: RB Dan Herron Cut, S George Iloka Makes The 53". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
10. "Herron promoted as Sanu goes on IR". www.bengals.com. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
11. Marcum, Jason (December 14, 2012). "Dan Herron Laying the "Boom" on Special Teams". Stripe Hype. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
12. Alper, Josh (October 9, 2013). "Colts sign Daniel Herron, Andy Studebaker". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
13. "Wk 13 Can't-Miss Play: Boom burns Redskins". www.colts.com. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
14. "INDIANAPOLIS COLTS RB-DANIEL HERRON SIGNS TENDER". colts.com. April 1, 2015. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
15. Bowen, Kevin (September 6, 2015). "Colts Claim Two Players Off Waivers, Boom Herron Waived-Injured". www.colts.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2015. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
16. Hanzus, Dan (October 6, 2015). "Bills pass on Trent Richardson, sign Boom Herron". NFL.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
17. Galliford, Brian (November 25, 2015). "Bills sign Marcus Thigpen, Ryan Groy; release Denarius Moore, Boom Herron". buffalorumblings.com. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
18. "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. November 26, 2015. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
19. Wilson, Josh (March 9, 2016). "Colts did not tender running back Boom Herron". Stampede Blue. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
20. Orr, Connor (June 9, 2016). "Boom Herron returns to Bills". NFL.com. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
21. Brown, Chris (September 2, 2016). "Vets Felton and Lawson headline Bills cut to 53". BuffaloBills.com.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from NFL.com  ·  ESPN  ·  Pro Football Reference
• Buffalo Bills bio
• Indianapolis Colts bio