Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 78.50 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Tank Carder

Accolades:

  • 2022: First-team All-Big Ten
  • 2022: Led team in sacks (11.0) and tackles for loss (15.5)

Summary:

The younger brother of Jets lineman Nate Herbig served as a captain for the Badgers in 2022. Nick Herbig has terrific pass-rush production over the past two seasons. He is a fluid athlete with good top-end speed. When he arrives to the ball carrier, he looks to plant them into the ground. Herbig is on the lighter side for his position and struggled to come to balance and finish plays in space.

Strengths:

  • Plays with good leverage
  • Named captain in 2022
  • Fluid athlete with good top-end speed
  • Physical, arrives with malice

Weaknesses:

  • Shorter arm length
  • 16.7% missed tackle rate in 2022
  • Lighter build

Combine Results:

  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.65 seconds
  • Bench Press: 25 reps