A two-way player, Herman actually reached out via email, confident that his film would impress us, and he was right. The playmaker is our highest-ranked player who came from the watchlist this update. He has excellent vision as a running back and good quickness and start-stop ability. Those traits show up on the defensive side of the ball as well, helping him match receivers in man coverage. And when he gets his hands on an opponent’s pass, you know he’s going to both complete the catch and do some damage on the return.

Herman keeps his legs churning and that helped him break a lot of arm tackles in 2024. What he lacks in elite long-speed, he makes up for in great burst. He’s already a smart runner with great upside, so as he gains speed and strength, he should be able to put up some great numbers in high school and play at the next level.