Bears add Herbert to backfield in 6th round

The Chicago Bears selected running back Khalil Herbert out of Virginia Tech at No. 217 in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Herbert joins a backfield that includes David Montgomery, Tarik Cohen, and Damien Williams, among others.

As a side note, the 1,100-yard rusher was born with 12 fingers and still has six toes on his left foot.

Draft profile

Key stats: 1,183 rushing yards, 179 receiving yards, 9 TDs, 7.6 YPC

Herbert may not have any physical traits that separate him from his peers, but there's a lot to like about his upside as a natural runner at the next level. He's a reliable and intelligent runner who could thrive as part of a zone scheme thanks to his expert vision and ability to leverage blocks to get the most out of a play. Herbert would be best utilized as a part of a committee where he can shoulder the load on early downs before giving way to a back with a skill set more tailored to obvious passing situations.