Oregon QB Justin Herbert
2019 stats: 14 games, 3,471 passing yards, 32 touchdowns, six interceptions, 66.8 completion percentage, 50 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns
Height / Weight: 6'6" / 236 lbs
Accolades: Pac-12 Champion (2019), William V. Campbell Trophy (2019), Rose Bowl Champion (2020)
2020 NFL Draft prospect rankings: Daniel Jeremiah's Top 50 - #20
Giants current depth at QB: Daniel Jones, Colt McCoy, Alex Tanney
NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah: Herbert has exceptional size, mobility and arm strength. He has quick feet in his setup and he bounces on his toes once he gets to the top of his drop. His motion can be a little robotic at times but the ball comes out tight with high RPMs. He has a big arm but his placement is a little inconsistent. His front side flies open at times, impacting his accuracy. That can be corrected. He has shown the ability to touch up the ball underneath and makes some impressive throws on the run. He is a very good runner. He builds speed and he is effective on zone reads. The biggest area he needs to improve is his lack of anticipation. He waits too long to cut it loose. According to everyone at Oregon, his work ethic and character are off the charts. Overall, Herbert has some special physical tools, but he needs to play with less caution and learn to embrace an attacking mentality.
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Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass against Utah during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert scores against Wisconsin during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert, center, scrambles out of the pocket under pressure from Southern Utah's Tyler Pili, right, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Quarterback Justin Herbert works out during Oregon football pro day in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Collin Andrew)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Quarterback Justin Herbert works out during Oregon football pro day in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Collin Andrew)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
South quarterback Justin Herbert of Oregon (10) throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South quarterback Justin Herbert of Oregon (10) shares his candy with fans after winning the MVP of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South quarterback Justin Herbert of Oregon (10) during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South quarterback Justin Herbert of Oregon (10) throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South quarterback Justin Herbert of Oregon (10) during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Oregon's Justin Herbert works out as the South squad runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South quarterback Justin Herbert of Oregon (10) participates in drills as the South squad practices for the Senior Bowl Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South quarterback Justin Herbert of Oregon (10) throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Oregon's Justin Herbert throws a pass as the South squad practices for the Senior Bowl Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Oregon's Justin Herbert works out as the South squad runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South quarterback Justin Herbert of Oregon (10) warms up before the start of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert, right, and safety Brady Breeze celebrate with the trophy after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Oregon's Justin Herbert throws a pass as the South squad runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates after scoring with offensive lineman Penei Sewell during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert runs for a touchdown past Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Wisconsin cornerback Donte Burton sacks Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs past Wisconsin Badgers safety Reggie Pearson (2) for a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert runs for a touchdown past Wisconsin cornerback Rachad Wildgoose during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass against Utah during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert passes against Wisconsin during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Wisconsin cornerback Donte Burton sacks Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert scores past Wisconsin cornerback Rachad Wildgoose during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) walks off field following an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Oregon won 24-10. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert passes against Wisconsin during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Oregon won 24-10. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes against Utah during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) tries to hold off Oregon State defensive backs Jaydon Grant (3) and Jalen Moore (33) to clear the way for Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) warms up prior to the start of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Oregon won 24-10. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert in action against Washington in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Seattle. Oregon won 35-31. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass against Utah during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 31-28. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert in action against Washington in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Seattle. Oregon won 35-31. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert in action against Washington in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Seattle. Oregon won 35-31. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) hands-off to CJ Verdell against Washington in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 31-28. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Oregon's Justin Herbert, center, runs the ball against Montana's Robby Hauck, left, and Cole Grossman, right, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
California Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs against California's Camryn Bynum during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct.. 5, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws before playing Auburn in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Colorado's Jalen Sami, left, rushes Oregon's Justin Herbert during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert looks down field during an NCAA college football game against Colorado Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert, right, passes under pressure from California's Kuony Deng during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct.. 5, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is sacked by Stanford linebacker Casey Toohill (52) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon's Justin Herbert, right, looks down field against Montana during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon's Justin Herbert looks down field during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks to throw against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scrabbles out of the pocket between Michigan State linebackers Brandon Bouyer-Randle (26) and Antjuan Simmons (34) during the second half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. Oregon won 7-6. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) carries the ball as he is pursued by Utah's Bradlee Anae (6) and Pita Tonga (49) in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov. 10, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the first half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scrabbles for a first down against Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie (35) during the first half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, in Tucson, Ariz. As a soon-to-be senior, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert knows this about spring football: It's a process and it's rarely smooth. A Eugene native, Herbert will be joined this coming season by his younger brother Patrick a tight end out of Thousand Oaks, California, who was among 10 early enrollees who are taking part in spring practice with the Ducks.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) carries the ball against Utah in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov. 10, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
File-This Nov. 17, 2018, file photo shows Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert throwing down field against Arizona State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Herbert says he’ll return for his senior season. Herbert announced his decision on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, before the Oregon left Eugene for the Redbox Bowl. Oregon plays Michigan State on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws down field against Arizona in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona defeated Oregon 44-15. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) avoids a tackle by Washington State defensive lineman Taylor Comfort (56) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) before an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10), passes against UCLA during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) avoids a tackle attempt from Washington State defensive lineman Taylor Comfort (56) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Herbert has thrown for 6,904 yards with 62 TDs and 17 interceptions in his career, with Oregon averaging 39.4 points per game in his 27 career starts. Oregon plays Michigan State in the Redbox Bowl on Monday. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during warm ups before an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert, right, runs downfield ahead of Stanford's Jordan Fox during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. No. 24 California will get its biggest test yet this year on Saturday night when the Bears host No. 19 Oregon and star quarterback Herbert. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) carries against California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Don Feria)
Oregon's Justin Herbert drops back to pass against Stanford during the third quarter an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert went 20-of-26 with 250 yards, four touchdowns and no picks in their 62-14 win against Portland State during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. The front-runners have clearly been established in the Heisman race, but the question now is who else can emerge with a late rush? (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd, file)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10), sets up for a touchdown pass at the end of the second quarter to tie the game against Washington during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks for a receiver against Portland State during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Saturday's matchup between Washington and Oregon features two of the top quarterbacks on the West Coast, Oregon’s Herbert and Washington’s Jake Browning. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd, File)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs for a touchdown in front of Washington State linebacker Logan Tago (45) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Washington State won 51-33. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Oregon 37-35. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert warms up before an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon's quarterback Justin Herbert throws down field against Arizona during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert throws during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Oregon's quarterback Justin Herbert, right, rushes for the end zone ahead of Arizona's Tony Fields II for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert warms up before the game against Utah during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday Nov. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) gets tackles on fourth down in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Oregon 37-35. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2016, file photo, Oregon freshman quarterback Justin Herbert throws against Washington during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. In a season of surprises for the Ducks, perhaps nothing has been more unexpected than the emergence of true freshman quarterback Herbert. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd, File)
FILE- - In this Oct. 29, 2016, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes in the second quarter against Arizona in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. In a season of surprises for the Ducks, perhaps nothing has been more unexpected than the emergence of true freshman quarterback Herbert. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd, File)
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein: Big, talented full-field scanner able to find the right read and sling it around the yard from the pocket or on the move. Herbert rushed throws in 2018, but he showed marked improvement in that area, excluding the Auburn opener. He trusts his protection while working through coverages and route development and has big-boy arm talent and drive velocity to stress and impress defenses. He's confident attacking downfield, but touch throws evade him and may have created tentativeness with certain short and intermediate throws. Ball placement requires additional emphasis, but upgrading to NFL skill talent could help him bloom. Herbert has a high ceiling and is the most physically gifted quarterback in the draft, but he doesn't have as many "wow" plays as expected for someone with his traits, experience and potential.
ESPN's Mel Kiper: Herbert is a maddening evaluation, though overall he showed improved accuracy and better decision-making this season. He can have games in which he looks rattled (he threw two fourth-quarter interceptions in the Ducks' loss to Arizona State), but he also can take over games through his talent. As I wrote in May, he just looks like a potential No. 1 pick -- great size, a powerful arm to make every throw, limited interceptions, good athleticism. Yet he took a step back in consistency in 2018, and that's why I thought he made a good decision to return to Oregon for his senior season. Herbert had 32 touchdown passes and five interceptions in 2019, and he showed off his athleticism with three touchdown runs in the Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin. Because of his physical tools, there will be teams that love him. But there also will be teams that stay away from him because of his inconsistent play.
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