[1] He attended the Saint Louis School in Oahu, Hawaii and committed to play college football at the University of Wisconsin .

[2][3] Herbig started all seven games in his true freshman year at Wisconsin in 2020, recording 26 tackles and one sack.

[6] In 2022 Herbig became the top playmaker on the Wisconsin defense, garnering first-team all-conference as well as third-team Associated Press All-American.

[7] After being selected in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft, Herbig signed his rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

[10] On March 16, 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers had coincidentally signed his older brother, offensive guard, Nate Herbig.