
Compact, tough, and a proven playmaker with a punch
Herschel Sims is a stocky, downhill running back whose best trait has always been his burst through contact and ability to finish runs, the kind of back who brings edge and punch to an offense. In his ACU years, he earned preseason All-American buzz and earlier in his career flashed big-play ability, including a 559-yard, 4-touchdown season after transferring to Abilene Christian. His profile has also been shaped by adversity and a winding path, which adds to the “bet on the grinder” appeal if a team wants a physical, motivated tone-setter.