2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
22
SACKS
5.5
INT
0
FF
4
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Posts 5.5 sacks in sophomore season
Herbig registered 22 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles over 13 regular-season games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Herbig missed four contests due to a hamstring injury and logged more than half of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in just five of the games in which he played, but he was very impactful when on the field. The second-year edge finished fourth on the Steelers with 5.5 sacks and second with four forced fumbles despite fluctuating opportunities. Herbig seems like a candidate to break out in 2025 in what will be the third year of his rookie contract, though that possibility could depend on whether Pittsburgh puts him on the field more often.
Herbig missed four contests due to a hamstring injury and logged more than half of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in just five of the games in which he played, but he was very impactful when on the field. The second-year edge finished fourth on the Steelers with 5.5 sacks and second with four forced fumbles despite fluctuating opportunities. Herbig seems like a candidate to break out in 2025 in what will be the third year of his rookie contract, though that possibility could depend on whether Pittsburgh puts him on the field more often.
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Measurables Review
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How do Nick Herbig's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 2"Weight
240 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.65 secBroad Jump
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9.25 inArm Length
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Herbig spent three collegiate seasons at Wisconsin and tallied 47 tackles (33 solo), 11 sacks and two pass defenses during his final year with the Badgers in 2022. He was selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft and will likely have to compete with Markus Golden for snaps behind T.J. Watt as a rookie.
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Starting again
Herbig will start Sunday's game against the Bengals in place of the injured Alex Highsmith (ankle), Mark Kaboly of 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh reports.
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Past hamstring issue
Herbig (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Expects to play vs. Ravens
Herbig (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 11 versus Baltimore, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Remains out for Week 10
Herbig (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Washington, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Won't play Week 8
Herbig (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Expected back against Ravens
Herbig is expected to return from a four-game absence to face the Ravens on Sunday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Herbig has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, though he managed to practice twice in a limited fashion ahead of the Steelers' Week 10 matchup against the Commanders. His expected return comes at a good time for the Pittsburgh defense, as Alex Highsmith has been ruled out for the divisional tilt against Baltimore with an ankle injury. Herbig filled in as a starter earlier in the season in the absence of Highsmith, though he may take on a lesser role this time around due to the team's acquisition of Preston Smith.
Herbig has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, though he managed to practice twice in a limited fashion ahead of the Steelers' Week 10 matchup against the Commanders. His expected return comes at a good time for the Pittsburgh defense, as Alex Highsmith has been ruled out for the divisional tilt against Baltimore with an ankle injury. Herbig filled in as a starter earlier in the season in the absence of Highsmith, though he may take on a lesser role this time around due to the team's acquisition of Preston Smith.