Former Wisconsin Badgers great Nick Herbig has earned a massive payday with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The 24-year-old, who accumulated 134 total tackles in his three-year career for the Badgers, just signed a four-year, $100 million deal to stay in Pittsburgh.
Herbig will earn $42M guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo.
Fresh off a stellar year with a career high 7.5 sacks, the former No. 132 overall pick doesn’t have to worry about the fourth and final year on his rookie contract.
After earning just over $4M in his rookie deal, Herbig’s value skyrocketed due to his work ethic and performances on the field in his first 45 NFL games.
LB Nick Herbig and the #Steelers have agreed on a four-year, $100 million extension that includes $42 million guaranteed, per @AdamSchefter and me.
The deal for Herbig, off a career-high 7.5 sacks, was negotiated by Joe DiBenedetto, Andy Simms and Ken Sarnoff of @1OF1FOOTBALL. pic.twitter.com/Lza2H76Y67
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 2, 2026
Through those 45 games, Herbig has recorded 79 total tackles, 53 of which are solo. Other than his impressive sack total from a year ago, he also recorded his first career interception which he returned for an astonishing 41 yards.
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