Khalil Herbert
26-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
132
YDS
611
TD
2
YDS
134
TD
1
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Herbert probably won't emerge as three-down back for the Bears, due both to competition in the backfield (D'Onta Foreman, Travis Homer, Roschon Johnson) and because Herbert has never demonstrated much passing-down acumen. Herbert is definitely a slippery runner, though – he's been as much with the Bears through two seasons, rushing for 1,164 yards and six touchdowns on 232 carries (5.0 YPC). He consistently stood out as a runner for Virginia Tech and Kansas in college, too. With that said, if Herbert can't improve his passing-down skills he won't be on the field often enough to take full advantage of his definite running skills. The 235-pound Foreman is convincing as a pure runner himself, and notably offers a clearer power element than Herbert, who is more elusive than brutish at 212 pounds. Perhaps as important, Homer and Johnson are probably superior passing-down options. Herbert is one of those players who usually does something useful once he gets the ball; his challenge is simply securing the necessary snap count to create that opportunity. Read Past Outlooks
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Facing competition from Swift
Herbert is part of a backfield that's set to add D'Andre Swift on a three-year, $24 million contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Herbert has outperformed his draft slot since the Bears took him in the sixth round in 2021, averaging 4.9 yards on 364 carries. He's typically worked in timeshares and has just 43 receptions in 42 games, and it's not exactly surprising to see the cap-flush Bears brining in a more versatile running back. This isn't the worst outcome for Herbert's value given that the Bears were previously rumored to have interest in Saquon Barkley -- who is joining the Eagles -- but it does leave Herbert with a lot of snap/touch competition for the final year of his rookie contract, competing against Swift and 2023 fourth-round pick Roschon Johnson.
Herbert has outperformed his draft slot since the Bears took him in the sixth round in 2021, averaging 4.9 yards on 364 carries. He's typically worked in timeshares and has just 43 receptions in 42 games, and it's not exactly surprising to see the cap-flush Bears brining in a more versatile running back. This isn't the worst outcome for Herbert's value given that the Bears were previously rumored to have interest in Saquon Barkley -- who is joining the Eagles -- but it does leave Herbert with a lot of snap/touch competition for the final year of his rookie contract, competing against Swift and 2023 fourth-round pick Roschon Johnson.
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How do Khalil Herbert's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
15.9%Positive Run %
83.3%% Yds After Contact
58.9%Avg Yds After Contact
2.7Rushing TD %
1.5%Touches Per Game
12.7% Snaps w/Touch
43.9%Air Yards Per Game
1.7Air Yards Per Snap
0.06% Team Air Yards
0.6%% Team Targets
6.5%Avg Depth of Target
0.6 YdsCatch Rate
64.5%Drop Rate
3.2%Avg Yds After Catch
7.2% Targeted On Route
20.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Khalil Herbert Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Khalil Herbert's measurables compare to other running backs?
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.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 9"Weight
212 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.49 secShuttle Time
4.34 secCone Drill
6.90 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
31.25 in
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Set for Week 11 return
Herbert, who's been on injured reserve with ankle and shin injuries since Week 6, is set to return for Sunday's road matchup against the Lions, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Herbert's official activation is expected to happen Saturday, leaving him poised to keep building on the 5.3 yards per carry and 272 rushing yards he'd amassed before his injury beginning with Sunday's divisional clash. Herbert returns to a backfield that has capably been led by D'Onta Foreman in his absence, but Herbert could be in for an expanded workload right out of the gate in his return since his teammate is listed as questionable to face Detroit due to an ankle injury.
Herbert's official activation is expected to happen Saturday, leaving him poised to keep building on the 5.3 yards per carry and 272 rushing yards he'd amassed before his injury beginning with Sunday's divisional clash. Herbert returns to a backfield that has capably been led by D'Onta Foreman in his absence, but Herbert could be in for an expanded workload right out of the gate in his return since his teammate is listed as questionable to face Detroit due to an ankle injury.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
A sixth-round pick last year, Herbert used Tarik Cohen's absence as a springboard to a roster
spot, and when David Montgomery got hurt as well, the rookie emerged as a capable lead back.
After getting only nine offensive snaps through the first four games, Herbert piled up 344
rushing yards and a touchdown in a four-week stretch in the season's second month, but then
didn't see more than four carries in a game once Montgomery was healthy again. Herbert is a
compact, powerful runner with patience and burst, and he was adequate as a pass catcher
when given the opportunity. Chicago added center Lucas Patrick to a mediocre offensive line
this offseason, which should help the running game, but the biggest change comes in the form
of a new coaching staff. Matt Eberflus replaces Matt Nagy as head coach, and new offensive
coordinator Luke Getsy comes from a Packers system that emphasized a committee approach
to the backfield over having a bell cow. That could result in more touches for Herbert alongside
Montgomery, rather than having to wait for an injury, but it's the development of Justin Fields
that will determine how many of those are high-value opportunities.
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Underwhelming in season finale
Herbert rushed 12 times for 28 yards and caught two passes for 13 yards in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
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Suiting up as expected Sunday
Herbert (back/personal) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Likely to play Sunday
Herbert (back/personal) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Iffy for season finale
Herbert is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers due to a back injury as well as a personal matter.
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Dealing with back issue
Herbert was limited at Thursday's practice due to a back injury.
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