In a defense loaded with stars, it can be easy to miss one.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have long been defined by their defensive front -- from T.J. Watt terrorizing quarterbacks to Alex Highsmith’s edge consistency, Cam Heyward’s interior dominance, and now Jalen Ramsey’s veteran presence on the back end.
But quietly, Nick Herbig has become one of the most disruptive young pass rushers in football, a player who already looks like the next cornerstone in Pittsburgh’s defensive lineage.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Nick Herbig has entered elite pass-rusher territory in 2025
Now in his third season, the hybrid sack artist and former Wisconsin standout has taken a jump.