Special-teams tone-setter with linebacker toughness and NFL-ready edge
In the 2025 season, DJ Herman was a physical, high-motor Aztecs linebacker who excelled on special teams, appeared in all 12 games, and earned the first two starts of his career while showing he plays bigger than his 6-2 frame[1]. He wasn’t a flashy stat compiler, but his value came from toughness, downhill urgency, and versatility—traits that helped him finish his San Diego State career with 56 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss, and 2 passes defended across 49 games[11].
