Khalil Herbert Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 28
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 212 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 2.2
- Pos rank
- RB112
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Saints, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET 7th vs. RBs, favorable
Khalil Herbert Bio
Khalil Herbert is a running back for the Atlanta Falcons, where he wears No. 25. Born April 21, 1998, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he attended American Heritage and played college football at Virginia Tech.
The Chicago Bears selected Herbert in round 6, pick 217, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on May 1, 2021. He was traded to the Chicago Bears on May 1, 2021. He was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals on November 5, 2024. Since then, Herbert played for the Cincinnati Bengals (2024) and New York Jets (2025) and joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2026.
In 57 regular-season games since 2021, he has run for 1,957 yards and 9 touchdowns and caught 54 passes.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 4 teams in 6 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Atlanta Falcons Current team2026–present
Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
New York Jets2025
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 6 of 7 games.
Cincinnati Bengals2024
Acquired in a trade with the Chicago Bears on November 5, 2024. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 7 of 8 games.
Chicago Bears2021–2024
Selected in round 6, pick 217, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 25 of 48 games.
College: Virginia Tech
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Atlanta Falcons.
- JoinedJoined the New York Jets; his first game with them was Week 15.
- TradedTraded by the Chicago Bears to the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2025 seventh-round pick.
- TradedTraded by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Seattle Seahawks for WR Jaelon Darden.
- TradedTraded by the Seattle Seahawks to the Chicago Bears for OT Stone Forsythe.
- DraftedSelected by the Chicago Bears in round 6, pick 217.
All Khalil Herbert stats & analysis
RBs like Khalil Herbert
About Khalil Herbert: Bio FAQ
How old is Khalil Herbert?
Khalil Herbert is 28 years old. He was born on April 21, 1998. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Khalil Herbert?
Khalil Herbert is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 212 pounds, and plays running back for the Atlanta Falcons.
How much does Khalil Herbert weigh?
Khalil Herbert weighs 212 pounds, his listed weight on the Atlanta Falcons roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What number does Khalil Herbert wear?
Khalil Herbert wears number 25 for the Atlanta Falcons. He plays running back.
What position does Khalil Herbert play?
Khalil Herbert plays running back for the Atlanta Falcons, wearing number 25. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Khalil Herbert play for?
Khalil Herbert plays for the Atlanta Falcons as a running back.
Where did Khalil Herbert go to college?
Khalil Herbert played college football at Virginia Tech, after attending American Heritage (FL).
Where is Khalil Herbert from?
Khalil Herbert went to high school in Florida, at American Heritage, before playing college football at Virginia Tech.
When is Khalil Herbert's birthday?
Khalil Herbert's birthday is April 21. He was born on April 21, 1998 and is 28 years old.
How long has Khalil Herbert been in the NFL?
2026 is Khalil Herbert's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021. View his career statistics.
What teams has Khalil Herbert played for?
Khalil Herbert has played for the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets. View his career statistics.
What year did Khalil Herbert enter the NFL?
Khalil Herbert entered the NFL in 2021. 2026 is his 6th season.