Bears 2021 rookie season review: RB Khalil Herbert

Khalil Herbert was arguably the Bears’ rookie of the year last season, where he made the most out of his opportunities.

The Chicago Bears drafted seven players in the 2021 NFL draft, where a number of them made significant contributions on offense, defense or special teams during their rookie season.

Though Justin Fields got all of the shine last season, the team’s rookie of the year was arguably Khalil Herbert. The running back out of Virginia Tech was drafted in the sixth round last year and was pressed into starting duty thanks to injuries and made the most of his opportunity.

We’re taking a look into Herbert’s rookie year and how he might project going forward.