D.J. Herman
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Career Summary
D.J. Herman is a Miami Dolphins fullback who played linebacker at San Diego State.
Miami signed him as an undrafted college free agent on May 8, 2026.
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Early Life
Herman was born in Voorhees, New Jersey, and is from Las Vegas.
David Scott Herman Jr. was born March 17, 2002. San Diego State lists Las Vegas, Nevada, as his hometown.
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High School
Herman played at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas.
He was a consensus three-star recruit. His school's 2020 football schedule was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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College Career
Herman developed as a linebacker and special-teams player at San Diego State.
He redshirted in 2021, then appeared in 13 games in 2022 and 11 in 2023, primarily on special teams. In 2024, he played all 12 games, made his first two starts and recorded 29 tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass breakup.
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Path to the NFL
Herman entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent.
His May 2026 signing with Miami opened a professional opportunity at fullback after his college linebacker career.
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NFL Career
Herman began his NFL career with the Dolphins.
Miami lists him as rookie fullback No. 34. The team's official career table records one game appearance and no starts after the 2026 opener at Las Vegas.
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Playing Style
Special-teams versatility was a documented feature of Herman's college role.
San Diego State's biography describes contributions across kickoff coverage, kickoff return, punts and punt return during 2024.
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32399, 00-0041436, 3/17/2002, D.J. Herman, D.J., Herman
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