Here's the NFL.com draft profile on Khalil Herbert:
NFL Comparison
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Overview
A tempo-based runner with a well-built, compact frame, Herbert runs with a good blend of vision and strength. The Kansas graduate transfer made his single season at Virginia Tech count with a strong showing, ranking among the FBS' top five in rushing yards and yards per carry. He's a little tight-hipped, which prevents him from being a true, one-cut runner, but his vision and speed to the corner make it work for him. He's not a wiggle runner and needs to have some blocking up front to keep his feet moving, but his quick processing of the run lanes and smooth change of direction allow him to create yards for himself within the scheme. His lack of pass pro talent could hurt his draft value. He's worthy of a Day 3 selection and has NFL backup talent.
Strengths
-Received team's Williams-Moss Award for highest quality of leadership and character.
-Well-built with muscular, strong legs.
-Runs with easy tempo and good decisiveness.
-Able to gas it through line of scrimmage when hole develops.
-Instant, clear processing of run lanes while on the move.
-Maintains speed with smooth change of direction.
-Throws pursuit off with quick lane fakes and bounce outs.
-Speed to turn the corner on outside zone.
-Runs behind his pads and falls forward as finisher.
-Ball security and kick return potential are both a plus.
-His brothers were both collegiate athletes.
Weaknesses
-Labored and ineffective when forced to stop-start.
-Lacks short-area wiggle to elude sudden traffic.
-Average creativity up to second level.
-Takes time to gather and cut.
-Unable to plant and go at sharp angles.
-Doesn't find his man consistently in pass pro.
-Effort and technique might make him a non-option on passing downs.