Khalil Herbert is an American professional football running back and return specialist currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers. After standout college seasons at Kansas and Virginia Tech—where he set a school record with 358 all-purpose yards against Duke—he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round (217th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. Herbert quickly made an impact as a rookie, rushing for 433 yards, and had a breakout game in 2022 when he ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns against the Houston Texans, earning FedEx Ground Player of the Week honors. Throughout his career, he has also spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals and been known for his kickoff return skills, though he has battled some injuries. In 2023, he took over as the Bears' starting running back before joining his current team.