Yes, seems to have quick feet for a 216lb guy. I like one of the goal line highlights where he just put his shoulders down and used leg drive to finish the run and score the TD. One thing is that he seems to run high, rather that he doesnt sink his hips and break down much when making a cut, but as you say, he isn't the most dynamic athlete.
Have a look at Khalil Herbert videos I put up earlier on this thread. Looks to do a good job of picking a hole in the VT zone blocking offense and has the acceleration to get thru it and speed to break off some long runs. More of a a guy with glide that lacks the lateral "suddeness"
, so more of a 1 cut runner. Not sure that he is a workhorse RB, as much as a solid rotational guy that fits a ZBS system who can run away from some LB's on the 2nd level.
Herbert compounds his speed and explosiveness with solid vision. He doesn’t throw himself into the pile on every run. Rather, Herbert is patient in the backfield. He’s decisive when he sees a lane, and when he doesn’t, he has enough speed to stay alive as he roams toward the sideline. When Herbert has space to turn upfield, that’s where his burst shines for real. With little slivers of space, Herbert can get over five yards with abrupt quickness.
At 5-foot-9, 212 pounds, Herbert doesn’t have great size, but it’s enough for a running back of his mold. With his relative density, Herbert is proficient at shaking off arm tackles. Additionally, his leg churn and foot speed allow him to maximize his frame, and he has enough fluidity in crowds to sneak away and get to the open field.
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