Justin Herbert is an American football quarterback. He is famous for playing with the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. His collegiate career at Oregon included winning the 2019 Pac-12 Championship and earning MVP honors in the 2020 Rose Bowl. Selected as the sixth overall pick by the Chargers in the 2020 NFL Draft, Herbert swiftly assumed the starting quarterback position in his rookie year's second game. Throughout the season, he established numerous rookie statistical records, including the most touchdown passes and 300-yard games, ultimately earning the title of AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Parents and Siblings
Justin Herbert was born on March 10, 1998. He hails from Eugene, Oregon, USA. Justin Patrick Herbert is his birth name. He is American by nationality and his ethnicity is American-White. He joyfully celebrated his 25th birthday in 2023. His parents are Mark Herbert and Holly Herbert, and he has two siblings named Patrick and Mitchell Herbert.
For his education, he attended Sheldon High School, where he actively participated in football, basketball, and baseball. Following high school, he continued his education at the University of Oregon.
NFL Career
- During his junior season's third football game in his high school, Justin Herbert faced a setback with a broken leg, complicating his recruitment.
- Despite this, in his senior year, Herbert showcased his prowess, passing for 3,130 yards and 37 touchdowns while rushing for 543 yards and 10 touchdowns.
- Recognized with accolades such as 1st Team All-State and Southwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year, he received offers from schools like Northern Arizona, Portland State, and Montana State before ultimately committing to Oregon in October 2015.
- Herbert's college career saw notable achievements, starting as the first true freshman quarterback for Oregon in decades and leading the team to a Rose Bowl victory in his senior season, earning him the William V. Campbell Trophy for academic excellence.
- Selected as the sixth overall pick by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2020 NFL Draft, Justin quickly made an impact in his rookie season.
- On July 25, 2020, Herbert signed his four-year rookie contract, worth a fully guaranteed $26.6 million.
- He began as the backup quarterback but stepped up in Week 2 due to an injury to the starter.
- Herbert's debut showcased his talent, making him only the third player in NFL history to pass for over 300 yards and rush for a touchdown in his first game.
- He eventually became the Chargers' starting quarterback and went on to break several rookie records, including most passing touchdowns in a season.
- In his sophomore season in 2021, Herbert continued to shine, achieving franchise records and earning his first Pro Bowl selection with impressive passing and rushing stats, marking him as a rising star in the NFL.
- In the 2022 NFL season, he led the Los Angeles Chargers to a playoff berth with notable performances. In Week 1, he threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns, securing a 24–19 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Despite suffering a rib cartilage fracture in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Herbert displayed resilience, accumulating 334 yards and three touchdowns.
- Notably, in Week 6 against the Denver Broncos, he set a unique record by completing 37 of 57 passes in a winning effort without a passing touchdown.
- Herbert concluded the season with 4,739 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, setting single-season franchise records for pass attempts and completions. The Chargers finished the regular season with a 10–7 record and earned a playoff berth.
- However, in the Wild Card Round, they experienced a heartbreaking loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, surrendering a 27–0 lead for the third-largest blown lead in NFL playoff history.
- In 2023, Herbert's success continued as he secured a five-year extension worth $262.5 million, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time.
- Despite a challenging start to the season, Herbert arranged a fourth-quarter comeback against the Vikings in Week 3, clinching a 28–24 win and showcasing his first 400-yard passing performance in the NFL.
- On 27th November 2023, Herbert concluded the game with a total of 205 passing yards, marking his third-lowest performance of the season.
- He managed to secure a touchdown but also threw an interception, occurring on a Hail Mary just before halftime.
- Despite being 25 years old, Herbert led the team in rushing with 47 yards.
- However, none of the running backs from Los Angeles achieved an average of more than 3.2 yards per carry.
Awards and Achievements
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)
2017
- Pac-12 Academic All-Conference 1st Team
- Academic All-American 1st Team
- Offensive Team MVP (Oregon Team Award)
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)
2019
- Academic All-American 1st Team
- Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (Pac-12 Coaches) – October 21, 2019
- William V. Campbell Trophy
2020
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
- PFWA All-Rookie Team
2021
- Pro Bowl
Salary and Net Worth
Justin Herbert plays as the quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers. As of 2023, his estimated net worth is $30 million. On July 25, 2020, Herbert inked a four-year rookie contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, amounting to a fully guaranteed $26.6 million. The Chargers exercised the fifth-year option on his contract on April 28, 2023. Subsequently, on July 25, Herbert signed a lucrative five-year extension worth $262.5 million, extending through the 2029 season. This deal made him the highest-paid NFL quarterback in terms of average annual value, earning $52.5 million per season. Justin's primary source of wealth is his football career and he is leading a lavish lifestyle.
Dating and Girlfriend
Justin Herbert is currently unmarried, but there are rumors circulating about him dating Taylor Bisciotti. Although their relationship hasn't been officially confirmed, there's speculation that they have been together for a while. Jusin's rumored girlfriend, Taylor Bisciotti is a sports journalist associated with the NFL Network, having enjoyed a successful career in sports reporting and hosting since 2016.
Height and Weight
Justin Herbert, a handsome NLF player, stands tall at the perfect height of 6 ft 6 in or 1.98 m. He has a well-maintained bodyweight of 236 lb or 107 KG. He has a pair of brown eyes and his hair color is also brown. He has an athletic body type with an attractive personality.
