Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Malik Herring has made the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster. Herring was not selected in the 2021 NFL draft after tearing his right ACL at the 2021 Senior Bowl.
Herring was projected to be selected in the middle rounds of the draft before his injury. Herring’s late January 2021 injury was a key reason he was not picked in the 2021 draft.
Herring’s presence helped Georgia have great run defenses that were also disruptive of quarterbacks. Herring had four career sacks, four career pass deflections and 76 career tackles at Georgia.
Now, Herring will have a chance to earn playing time and a spot on the game day active roster. Herring is dealing with an oblique injury, but is happy to make Kansas City’s roster.
The former Georgia Bulldog standout had a strong start in the preseason. He recorded four tackles, a half sack and a quarterback hit in his first game this preseason.
Here’s how Herring reacted to making Kansas City’s roster:
God is good🙏🏾
— Malik Herring (@HerringMalik) August 30, 2022
Herring overcame a lot to make Kansas City’s roster. An NFL player’s rookie season is critical for his development.
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