Justin Herbert, born on March 10, 1998, is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. He achieved success in college football at Oregon, winning the 2019 Pac-12 Championship and earning the MVP title of the 2020 Rose Bowl. Herbert was chosen as the sixth overall pick by the Chargers in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Bio/Wiki
Age-25 years
Height- 1.98 m
Weight-107 kg
Full name-Justin Patrick Herbert
Born-10 March 1998
Birthplace-Eugene, Oregon, United States
Spouse-Taylor Bisciotti
Profession-American football quarterback
Nationality-American
Family
His father, Mark Herbert, was involved in football and track at the University of Montana. Herbert’s grandfather, Rich Schwab, was a receiver at the University of Oregon during the 1960s. Additionally, Herbert’s younger brother, Patrick, is currently enrolled at Oregon, playing as a tight end for the Ducks. Furthermore, his older brother, Mitchell, pursued his football career as a wide receiver at Montana State University.
Girlfriend
He is rumored to be in a relationship with sports reporter Taylor Bisciotti.
Education
He went to Sheldon High School, participating in football, basketball, and baseball. Herbert, a San Diego Chargers enthusiast in his youth, later earned his bachelor’s degree in general science from Oregon. In 2019, he received the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, acknowledging his outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, and leadership.
Career
Entering his freshman year at Oregon, Herbert was initially QB2 behind Dakota Prukop. However, he made history as the first true freshman quarterback for the Ducks since 1983, starting against rivals Washington on October 8, 2016. Under new head coach Willie Taggart in 2017, Herbert led the team to a strong start before a collarbone injury interrupted his season.
Moving into his third collegiate season, Herbert faced changes in coaching and offensive schemes, but still stood out as a Heisman Trophy candidate. Despite being projected as a high draft pick, he chose to return to Oregon for his senior year. In that season, he led the Ducks to a 12-2 record, including a Rose Bowl victory, showcasing impressive stats with 3,471 passing yards, 32 passing touchdowns, and four rushing touchdowns.
Herbert’s NFL journey began in 2020 when he made his first start for the Chargers, replacing the injured Tyrod Taylor. He made history in his debut game, passing for over 300 yards and rushing for a touchdown. Throughout his rookie season, Herbert’s exceptional performances included a franchise record of 5,014 passing yards and 38 passing touchdowns. Despite a rib injury in 2021, he continued to impress, earning his first Pro Bowl selection.
In April 2023, the Chargers exercised the fifth-year option on Herbert’s contract and later signed him to a groundbreaking five-year extension worth $262.5 million, making him the highest-paid player and quarterback in NFL history.
Achievement/ Awards
In 2016
- Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (Pac-12 Coaches) – October 31, 2016
- Manning Award, Quarterback of the Week – November 3, 2016
- Len Casanova Award (Oregon Team Award – Best First Year Player)
In 2017
- Pac-12 Academic All-Conference 1st Team
- Academic All American 1st Team
- Offensive Team MVP (Oregon Team Award)
In 2018
- Google Cloud Academic All America 1st Team Member of the Year
- Pac-12 All-Academic 1st Team
- Skeie’s Award (Oregon Team Award – Most Valuable Player)
In 2019
- Academic All American 1st Team
- Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (Pac-12 Coaches) – October 21, 2019
- William V. Campbell Trophy recipient
In 2020
- Rose Bowl Offensive MVP
Net Worth 2023
In 2023, Justin Herbert’s net worth is estimated to be $25 million.
Latest News about Justin Herbert
Justin Herbert’s Chargers Fall Short vs. Dallas
In the second snap of the second quarter, Dallas defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence deflected Justin Herbert’s pass. The ball returned to Herbert, who quickly caught it and ran 10 yards. Despite Herbert’s impressive recovery, he later regretted several instances of dropping the ball during the crucial moments of the tight Monday night game. Despite his teammates’ support, Herbert acknowledged that he had been outperformed by Dak Prescott in the Cowboys’ 20-17 victory.
“I think we can do a lot better on offense, and especially at quarterback,” Herbert said. “I can play a lot better.”
The Chargers’ high-priced quarterback, valued at $262.5 million, will dwell on the missed opportunities and the narrowly missed throws as Los Angeles slipped below the .500 mark due to another unfortunate defeat. In each of their three losses this season, where the combined point difference was only eight, the Chargers had possession and a chance to orchestrate a game-winning drive in less than 2 1/2 minutes. Unfortunately, Herbert and his offense failed to achieve this against Miami, Tennessee, and now Dallas.
While Herbert’s performance against the Cowboys was not subpar, completing 22 of 37 passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns, he failed to make impactful plays that could have tipped the balance in their favor. The match featured two highly talented teams that struggled to gain a significant advantage over each other in a game riddled with penalties.
Herbert was particularly haunted by two plays, both involving Keenan Allen, his most reliable target over their four-year partnership. Despite Allen’s impressive seven catches for 85 yards and a touchdown, Herbert’s missed connections with him potentially cost them double that yardage.
Fun Facts
- In his junior season, Herbert faced a setback when he suffered a broken leg during the third football game. This injury complicated his college recruitment process.
- During his senior year, he showcased his talent by passing for 3,130 yards and 37 touchdowns. Additionally, he demonstrated his versatility by rushing for 543 yards and scoring 10 touchdowns.
- Herbert’s exceptional performance earned him several accolades. He was named 1st Team All-State and received the Southwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year award.
- Several universities, including Northern Arizona, Portland State, and Montana State, extended offers to him. Eventually, Nevada and Oregon followed up with their offers, marking his only opportunities to play at the FBS level.
- In October 2015, Herbert made his commitment to play college football at Oregon, choosing the Ducks as his future team.
