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Khalil Herbert

RB

A 6th-round pick (217th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech, Khalil Herbert has built an NFL career since. He's currently with ATL, in his 6th season in the league. His 46.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 35th percentile. His rush efficiency stands out most — the 83rd percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,957 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 212#

College

Virginia Tech

Draft

Rd 6, 217th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.3

55th percentile among RBs · limited sample

11 games · 46 touches

Volume×0.1-0.44
Receiving×0.14-1.16
Total EPA×0.24+0.06
Conversion×0.1+0.69
Ball security×0.06+0.54
Yards/carry×0.12-0.54
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.70

Week 2 projection · vs CAR

Methodology
Rush yds33.5 (9.9–57)46% 35.5+
Rush yds33.5 (9.9–57)46% 35.5+
Rush yds33.5 (9.9–57)46% 35.5+
Rush yds33.5 (9.9–57)46% 35.5+
Rush yds33.5 (9.9–57)46% 35.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec yds19.2 (1.3–37.1)46% 20.5+
Rec yds19.2 (1.3–37.1)46% 20.5+
Rec yds19.2 (1.3–37.1)46% 20.5+
Rec yds19.2 (1.3–37.1)46% 20.5+
Rec yds19.2 (1.3–37.1)46% 20.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2024 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed69▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst11▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility52▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size26▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency83▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry26▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion79▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving8▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security73▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume50▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency56▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025NYJ40.655214
2024CIN50.31113011025
2023CHI46.4126112201341
2022CHI65.41373149571
2021CHI51.81643321496

Career profile

Khalil Herbert has appeared in 57 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: CHI (2021–2023), CIN (2024), NYJ (2025).

He has rushed for 1,957 yards and 9 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 54 passes for 316 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2022 with CHI: 731 yards and 4 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2022: a 65.4, in the 89th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
41
10/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Away7
89
13/g
1
10
1.4/g
25
4/g
0
In division3
83
28/g
0
7
2.3/g
14
5/g
0
Out of division8
47
6/g
1
3
0.4/g
11
1/g
0
In wins6
104
17/g
0
8
1.3/g
21
4/g
0
In losses5
26
5/g
1
2
0.4/g
4
1/g
0
On grass5
77
15/g
0
7
1.4/g
14
3/g
0
On turf6
53
9/g
1
3
0.5/g
11
2/g
0
Indoors4
16
4/g
1
3
0.8/g
11
3/g
0
Outdoors7
114
16/g
0
7
1.0/g
14
2/g
0

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN4 rush yds, 0 TD53
Week 2HOU3 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD63.5
Week 3IND9 rush yds, 0 TD38.7
Week 5CAR—47.1
Week 10BAL—48.7
Week 11LAC—48.8
Week 13PIT14 rush yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 14DAL4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 15TEN4 rush yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 17DEN23 rush yds, 0 TD49
Week 18PIT69 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD43.2

Khalil Herbert — common questions

What position does Khalil Herbert play?
Khalil Herbert is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Khalil Herbert played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Khalil Herbert has played for CHI (2021–2023), CIN (2024), NYJ (2025).
Where did Khalil Herbert go to college?
Khalil Herbert played college football at Virginia Tech.
When was Khalil Herbert drafted?
Khalil Herbert was selected in round 6, 217th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Khalil Herbert scored?
Khalil Herbert has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Khalil Herbert's ScoutIndex Rating?
Khalil Herbert rated 40.6 for 2025, the 23rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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