Pro
2007: Sustained a knee injury during Green Bay’s final preseason game at Tennessee and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Sept. 1. ... Remained in Green Bay throughout the season rehabbing his knee and preparing to make a push to regain his position as a third-down back and special teams player. ... Signed a one-year exclusive rights free agent contract worth $435,000 on March 14.
2006: Rushed for 106 yards on 20 carries Oct. 8 against St. Louis, but that was his only shining moment in 2006. ... Beat out by Vernand Morency for the backup spot behind Ahman Green and was buried on the depth chart as the team’s third-down back. ... Also was a mainstay on special teams. ... Finished with a total of 150 yards rushing on 37 carries (4.1-yard avg.) and one touchdown. ... Caught 29 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns.
2005: Played in five games and on special teams after he was signed on Nov. 30 as a free agent. ... Finished fourth on team in rushing with 45 carries for 121 yards and two touchdowns. ... Was featured back for final games due to injuries to others. ... Entered the league as Pittsburgh’s final 2005 draft choice, the Steelers’ second of two selections in the seventh round. ... Returned kickoffs in college. ... Played in two games in 2005, including his NFL debut in a season-opening win vs. Tennessee, Sept. 11, and had three carries for 2 yards. ... Waived Sept. 23 and re-signed to Pittsburgh’s practice squad four days later, Herron had also posted one special teams tackle.
College
The Chicago Tribune’s Big Ten ‘Back of the Year,’ Herron as a 2004 senior compiled 1,384 yards and 14 touchdowns on 274 carries (5.0-yard avg.). He left the Wildcats ranked fifth in school history with 2,524 rushing yards.
His last name is pronounced HAIR-in.
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