How many snaps will Nick Herbig steal from Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt this season for the Steelers defense?
Can a backup be a breakout star without becoming a starter in the process? We might be asking that about the Steelers’ Nick Herbig this year, a starter-in-waiting behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. A 2023 fourth-round pick, he showed he can make an impact as a rookie and do so in limited snaps.
Herbig managed to tally three sacks and two forced fumbles in under 200 defensive snaps played last season. He reportedly was one of the best players on the field during training camp, and he certainly was on Saturday night against the Bufalo Bills.