Khalil Herbert-RB-Virginia Tech

Phoenix49ers · 2021-03-10T19:07:18-08:00

Have a feeling that this is someone that the 49ers will be all over during the draft process. Virginia Tech's pro day is in a couple of weeks and I expect him to be a major point of interest for them, especially if they've been tracking Pooka Williams, Herbert's former backfield mate at Kansas. The one thing that really jumps out at you is his vision, he's quick at identifying the cutback, explodes and powers through contact, able to consistently pick up yards after contact. He doesn't have insane athleticism but accelerates quickly when he sees an opening, not a lot of wasted movement or dancing around. Minuses are that he wasn't particularly remarkable prior to this season, just a guy that looked like he'd be a UDFA at best. He doesn't have much experience as a receiver and stands to improve as a pass blocker. A lot of his running style reminds me of Doug Martin when he was playing back in college. Not the same level of talent obviously but still someone with the ability to contribute in the right offense. He's not really a feature back type but a solid carries eater in a scheme like this as well as a useful asset down near the goal line. What a run by Kansas RB Khalil Herbert to get the Jayhawks in scoring position before halftime. #RockChalk pic.twitter.com/Ogbu33sqHZ— Derek Duke (@DerekDuke25) September 14, 2019Ohio State LB Tuf Borland getting bullied by Virginia Tech RB Khalil Herbert. Borland has 4 inches and 25 pounds on Herbert. pic.twitter.com/bmgvlelCbQ— Boom or Bust: The Draft Show (@BoomOrBustDraft) January 27, 2021Khalil Herbert should also be on the Steelers radar. #HereWeGo #SteelersDraft https://t.co/bedkyDCpJC pic.twitter.com/dVyjAv7zK4— 🔸Steel Legends🔸 (@Steel_Legends) December 17, 2020Virginia Tech's O-line blocked this to perfection (watch #54 climb to the LB to spring it) and Khalil Herbert shot out of a cannon. pic.twitter.com/CIICczDJTs— Seven Rounds in Heaven (@7RoundsInHeaven) December 13, 2020Virginia Tech RB Khalil Herbert has the stands buzzing @seniorbowl with his explosive burst when he hits the hole. Reads his block, utilizes patience and doesn't hesitate. @MileHighHuddle #TheDraftStartsInMobile pic.twitter.com/oXN3KuSW2N— Luke Patterson (@LukePattersonLP) January 27, 2021

Mar 10, 2021 at 7:09 PM

krizay
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My favorite late round RB

Mar 10, 2021 at 7:10 PM

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Senior Bowl Prospect Preview
Virginia Tech RB Khalil Herbert
5'9" 212
Career Rush: 474/2,916/22 6.2 avg
Career Receiving: 35/302/2 8.6 avg#Devy Dashboard Rookie Ranks: RB16 / OVR58#SeniorBowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/ji4FTSpXEG
— Brandon Lejeune (@DevyDeepDive) January 25, 2021

Khalil Herbert with a huge run to cut the UNC lead.

• Press the hole
• Stick foot in the dirt for the cutback
• Evade defenders

Touchdown Hokies!! pic.twitter.com/QUuJBnI8tk
— Damian Parson 🏈 (@DP_NFL) October 10, 2020

Khalil Herbert's vision is on a whole other level 👀 👀 👀 pic.twitter.com/2URODOv11L
— Stadium (@Stadium) October 10, 2020

Mar 10, 2021 at 7:14 PM

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Here is a video that you could checkout of plays that stood out when I watched Khalil Herbert

Just as a heads up, this will be coming as part of my prospect profiles and draft reports in just a few weeks 👀 pic.twitter.com/rr0bYTIGaF
— Marcus Harvey (@MarcusHarvey_) February 27, 2021

Mar 11, 2021 at 6:37 AM

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Originally posted by krizay:
My favorite late round RB

I think he's a 3rd round pick.

Mar 11, 2021 at 6:52 AM

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Originally posted by btthepunk:
I think he's a 3rd round pick.

zero chance

Mar 11, 2021 at 7:14 AM

m_brockalexander
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Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by btthepunk:
I think he's a 3rd round pick.

zero chance

Day three pick, but would be a good value.

Mar 11, 2021 at 7:17 AM

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Originally posted by m_brockalexander:

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by btthepunk:
I think he's a 3rd round pick.

zero chance

Day three pick, but would be a good value.

Maybe 4th.

Apr 7, 2021 at 11:14 AM

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Originally posted by btthepunk:

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by btthepunk:
I think he's a 3rd round pick.

zero chance

Day three pick, but would be a good value.

Maybe 4th.

He's a mid rounder

would be perfect for KS, really like him

Oct 30, 2021 at 7:13 PM

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6th round pick like Mitchell.

Khalil Herbert is what people thought Jordan Howard was pic.twitter.com/gJ5j710iXh
— Jack Cavanagh ↗️ (@javanagh87) October 27, 2021

Highest-graded running backs

🥇 Tony Pollard - 90.3
🥈 Khalil Herbert - 84.5
🥉 Damien Harris - 83.5 pic.twitter.com/mEkzXYxDru
— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) October 29, 2021

Over last 3 games, #Bears rookie Khalil Herbert's 272 yards rushing are third in NFL behind only Titans' Derrick Henry (359) and Colts' Jonathan Taylor (305). https://t.co/PRGab3IAsg
— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) October 26, 2021

Oct 30, 2021 at 8:54 PM

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I said in another thread, he's been really good for Chicago... suprisingly excellent vision, power, pad level, quickness and a little 'oomph'... it's been a small sample size, but I've seen enough. Quality NFL starter.

Oct 31, 2021 at 11:33 AM

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DaBeegDeek
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Another shoutout to you guys who spotted him. He's a really good back... Montgomery might not get his job back.

Nov 1, 2021 at 11:41 AM

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Imagine drafting a RB before day 3.

Nov 1, 2021 at 1:08 PM

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Originally posted by Heroism:
Imagine drafting a RB before day 3.

Imagine instead of Sermon and Ambry Thomas they had wound up with Joe Staley trained Spencer Brown, Nate Hobbs who has been balling as a rookie CB and Herbert.

Nov 1, 2021 at 1:10 PM

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Originally posted by DaBeegDeek:
Another shoutout to you guys who spotted him. He's a really good back... Montgomery might not get his job back.

Definitely wont. This guy was insane. No chance arm tackling this guy. You got to get in front of him and completely wrap him up, and even then...