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.
