On a per-snap basis, Nick Herbig was one of the most efficient pass rushers in the league last season as a rookie. In 74 pass-rush snaps, he registered three sacks, eight total pressures, and two forced fumbles. That included a game-changing strip-sack against the Seattle Seahawks in a must-win game for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
With Markus Golden off the roster, Herbig is stepping into a bigger role as the primary OLB depth behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. By all accounts, he has taken a step forward this offseason. Even his stature looks more like an NFL pass rusher, various Steelers insiders noted during spring practices.