Khalil Herbert, the Virginia Tech RB, sits at No. 156 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 2% elite, 16% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “A tempo-based runner with a well-built, compact frame, Herbert runs with a good blend of vision and strength.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His lack of pass pro talent could hurt his draft value.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's worthy of a Day 3 selection and has NFL backup talent.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a rotational-RB.
Sources · 2 · quotes 1
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“…A tempo-based runner with a well-built, compact frame, Herbert runs with a good blend of vision and strength. The Kansas graduate transfer made his single season at Virginia Tech count with a strong showing, ranking among the FBS' top five in rushing yards and yards per carry. He's a little tight-hipped, which prevents him from being a true, one-cut runner, but his vision and speed to the corner make it work for him.…”
Sourced synthesis from 2 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →