Patrick Herbert (born October 18, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.
Early life Herbert was born in Eugene, Oregon where he attended Sheldon High School. He played as a tight end and punter with the Fighting Irish football team. His senior year performance helped the Fighting Irish win a Southwest Conference championship. Herbert was also a three-year letterman.Oregon Ducks Profile . Retrieved August 28, 2025. He was rated a four-star recruiting prospect by 247Sports.com and received a total of six athletic scholarship offers.College Football Recruiting Profile at 247Sports.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
College career Completing enrollment at the University of Oregon in April 2019, Herbert joined the field as a tight end with the Oregon Ducks on September 7 during the game against Nevada. After recovering from injuries sustained in his redshirt freshman seasons during 2020 and 2021, Herbert returned to the field in 2022 for all 13 games. In his junior season in 2023, Herbert started four of the season's 14 total games. In 2024 as a senior tight end, Herbert started six of the season's 14 games. After six seasons, Herbert finished his college career with 31 catches for 388 yards and four touchdowns.Vessels, Chandler (April 26, 2025). "Former Oregon TE Patrick Herbert signs undrafted free agent deal with Jacksonville Jaguars". on3.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars On April 26, 2025, Herbert was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL draft. He was signed to the practice squad after being cut from the active roster on August 27. Herbert signed a reserve/future contract with Jacksonville on January 12, 2026.
On August 30, 2026, Herbert was waived by the Jaguars as part of final roster cuts.
Los Angeles Chargers On August 31, 2026, Herbert was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad.
Career statistics College Year Team Games Receiving 2019 Oregon 2 0 Redshirted 2020 Oregon 0 0 Did not play due to injury 2021 Oregon 0 0 Did not play due to injury 2022 Oregon 13 0 6 95 15.8 1 2023 Oregon 14 4 15 196 13.1 3 2024 Oregon 14 6 10 97 9.7 0 Career 43 10 31 388 12.5 4
Personal life Herbert is the younger brother of NFL quarterback Justin Herbert with whom he played one season of college football at Oregon in 2019. His brother was selected sixth overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2020 NFL draft.Sutelan, Edward (October 14, 2023). "Is Patrick Herbert related to Justin Herbert? Oregon TE following brother's footsteps". Sporting News.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
References
External links Los Angeles Chargers bio ESPN bio Oregon Ducks bio