A former San Diego State linebacker who made a position switch to fullback, DJ Herman signed with Miami as an undrafted rookie built for the run game and special teams.
DJ Herman spent his entire college career at San Diego State playing mostly on the defensive side and special teams before converting to fullback ahead of his push for an NFL roster spot. The Dolphins signed the 6-foot-2 rookie as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 draft, valuing his physicality as a lead blocker and special-teams contributor.
Path to the league
Herman played his entire collegiate career at San Diego State, primarily contributing on special teams and as a run-stopper on defense. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent, making the transition to fullback as part of his path onto the roster.
Career highlights
Across his final two seasons at San Diego State, Herman combined for 50 tackles while playing a core special-teams role for the Aztecs. His physical, downhill style as a linebacker made him a natural fit for a fullback conversion at the next level.
2025 season recap
In 2025, Herman continued to contribute as a run-stopper on defense and on special teams for San Diego State, part of a two-year stretch in which he totaled 50 tackles. He signed with Miami as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 draft and is working to earn a roster spot as a fullback.
Sources
- Miami Dolphins: Dolphins sign Herman
- Yardbarker: Dolphins Sign a Fullback DJ Herman
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Fullback
- Group
- offense
- College
- San Diego State
- Hometown
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
