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Herbert was selected by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the sixth round, 217th overall, of the [[2021 NFL draft]].[{{cite web|title=Bears draft RB Herbert in sixth round|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/khalil-herbert-nfl-draft-running-back-virginia-tech|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=May 1, 2021}}] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Chicago on June 2, 2021.[{{cite web|title=Bears Sign Four More Draft Picks|url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/06/bears-sign-four-more-draft-picks#ref=home]|work=Pro Football Rumors|date=June 2, 2021}} Herbert started the season as the Bears kick returner and third-string running back.[{{cite magazine |last=Chamberlain |first=Gene |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/news/bears-draft-pick-khalil-herbert-driven-for-success |title=First-Class Opportunity for Khalil Herbert |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=May 21, 2021 |accessdate=October 18, 2021 }}] He earned more playtime after an injury to starting running back [[David Montgomery (American football)|David Montgomery]].[{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 17, 2021 |title=Quick Hits: Rookie Herbert shines in loss to Packers |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/quick-hits-herbert-shines-loss-packers-justin-fields-offside-mack-hicks-injury |access-date=October 18, 2021 |website=ChicagoBears.com}}] Herbert capitalized on the opportunity by earning 75 yards on 18 carries in a Week 5 win over the [[Las Vegas Raiders]].[{{Cite web |title=Khalil Herbert 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HerbKh00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=September 2, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}] |
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Herbert was selected by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the sixth round, 217th overall, of the [[2021 NFL draft]].[{{cite web|title=Bears draft RB Herbert in sixth round|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/khalil-herbert-nfl-draft-running-back-virginia-tech|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=May 1, 2021}}] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Chicago on June 2, 2021.[{{cite web | last=Levine | first=Ben | title=Bears Sign Four More Draft Picks | website=Pro Football Rumors | date=2021-06-02 | url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/06/bears-sign-four-more-draft-picks#ref=home | access-date=2026-04-21}}] Herbert started the season as the Bears kick returner and third-string running back.[{{cite magazine |last=Chamberlain |first=Gene |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/news/bears-draft-pick-khalil-herbert-driven-for-success |title=First-Class Opportunity for Khalil Herbert |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=May 21, 2021 |accessdate=October 18, 2021 }}] He earned more playtime after an injury to starting running back [[David Montgomery (American football)|David Montgomery]].[{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 17, 2021 |title=Quick Hits: Rookie Herbert shines in loss to Packers |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/quick-hits-herbert-shines-loss-packers-justin-fields-offside-mack-hicks-injury |access-date=October 18, 2021 |website=ChicagoBears.com}}] Herbert capitalized on the opportunity by earning 75 yards on 18 carries in a Week 5 win over the [[Las Vegas Raiders]].[{{Cite web |title=Khalil Herbert 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HerbKh00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=September 2, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}] |
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