With offseason programs now behind us, we will be getting a jump start on our training camp preview by going player-by-player through the Indianapolis Colts’ 91-man roster.
Going alphabetically up next is a free agent running back Khalil Herbert.
Khalil Herbert’s profile
- Height: 5-9
- Weight: 212
- Age: 27
- NFL experience: 4 seasons
- College: Virginia Tech
- No. 26
2024 Snap count totals
- Offense: 139
- Special teams: 108
2024 PFF grades
- Offense: 52.0
- Special teams: 80.3
2024 Season Review
Herbert spent his first three NFL seasons and part of 2024 with the Chicago Bears before being traded last season to the Cincinnati Bengals. In total, Herbert carried the ball only 36 times on the year, averaging 3.6 yards per rush with one touchdown.
During his first three seasons, Herbert played a much larger role. This included carrying the ball 364 times during that span, while averaging an impressive 4.9 yards per rush.
Herbert’s role in the passing game over his career has been relatively small, with 64 targets over four seasons. He does have some kick return experience as well.
“I feel like I can do everything,” Herbert said during his introductory press conference. “Short yardage, outside, inside zone. I feel like I’ve been a part of offenses that have done it all. Catching the ball out of the backfield, pass pro. I’ve been asked to do it all, and I feel like I can do it well. I feel like I can do anything and help out in any way.”
Looking ahead to the 2025 season
As GM Chris Ballard said at the NFL combine, the Colts need more production from the running back position behind Jonathan Taylor. Herbert can hopefully provide that production boost, but he will be competing with DJ Giddens and Tyler Goodson for that playing time and maybe even a roster spot.
Although Herbert was a recent free agent addition, he is not a roster lock by any means. If released, he leaves behind a dead cap hit of just $482,500, according to Over the Cap.
“Just come in here, try to learn, try to help,” Herbert said about joining the Colts. “Being available, being a guy that can help carry the load. Just try to come in and bring what I can to the team, to the field, whatever is needed. That’s how I look at it and being able to help in whatever way I can.”
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Previewing Colts’ 2025 roster: A closer look at RB Khalil Herbert