Nick Herbig

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Nick Herbig
Nick Herbig 2023.jpg
Herbig with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023
No. 51 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2001-11-21) November 21, 2001 (age 23)
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
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2024
Total tackles:47
Sacks:7.5
Forced fumbles:6
Fumble recoveries:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nicholas Herbig (born November 21, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin. He was selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

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Early life

Herbig is from Kauai, Hawaii. [1] He 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 in 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] In 2022 Herbig became the top playmaker on the Wisconsin defense, garnering first-team all-conference as well as third-team Associated Press All-American. He had 47 tackles (15.5 for loss) with 11 sacks and two pass breakups in 11 games. Herbig's sack total tied for sixth in the FBS. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.59 s2.72 s4.35 s7.25 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		25 reps
Sources: [8] [9]

After being selected in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft, Herbig signed his rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [10] On March 16, 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers had coincidentally signed his older brother, offensive guard, Nate Herbig.

As a rookie, Herbig appeared in 17 games. He finished with three sacks, 27 total tackles (19 solo), two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. [11] On November 17, 2024, Herbig forced a fumble on Derrick Henry for the first time in 538 touches for Henry. It was his second forced fumble of the season. [12]

Personal life

His brother, Nate Herbig, is an offensive guard that also plays in the NFL for the Steelers. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ McInnis, Brian (April 29, 2023). "Pittsburgh Steelers select Kauai's Nick Herbig in 4th round of NFL Draft". Spectrum Local News. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  2. ↑ Hull, Billy (June 11, 2019). "Saint Louis High School linebacker Nick Herbig commits to Wisconsin". Honolulu Star-Advertiser . Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  3. ↑ Smith, Cam (June 11, 2019). "4-star Hawaii LB Nick Herbig commits to Wisconsin". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  4. ↑ Potrykus, Jeff (August 6, 2021). "Despite posting impressive numbers as a freshman, Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig was left unimpressed". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Freshman linebacker Nick Herbig has made a good impression in his time at Wisconsin – and before". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . November 17, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  6. ↑ Bartholomew, Colten (November 6, 2021). "Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig's play is turning heads, as are his Connect 4 skills". Madison.com. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Nick Herbig draft profile". NFL.com. March 3, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Nick Herbig Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Nick Herbig College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Nick Herbig 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ Nick Herbig forces Derrick Henry fumble BVM Sports.
  13. ↑ Temple, Jesse (November 4, 2021). "How a childhood of competition shaped Wisconsin LB Nick Herbig and the passion and intensity that drives him". The Athletic. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
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