Dave Herard

#17· Western Kentucky ·CB ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Media & News

Bowling Green Daily News Aug 28, 2025
Herard provides quality depth for Tops’ secondary - Bowling Green Daily News
ESPN Jul 13, 2020
Dave Herard - Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Defensive Back - ESPN
247Sports Jun 7, 2019
Two-way south Florida athlete Herard has ACC visit set - 247Sports
247Sports Apr 2, 2019
Dave Herard, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Cornerback - 247Sports

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Scouting Report

July 30, 2026

Dave Herard #17

Western Kentucky · CB · R-Sr · 2027 Draft · Fort Lauderdale, Fla. · Stranahan HS

5.6

Priority UDFA

Floor 5.2 · Ceiling 6.0

#977 overall · #92 CB of 15096

Scouting Verdict

Athlon Second-Team preseason All-CUSA safety; 58 tackles and 4 PBU in 2025 opposite Jaylen Lewis, giving WKU the most decorated safety pair in the league.

Ceiling · 6.0

Projected 2026 starter (DB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.4) · up-year team · Conference USA draft-temper.

Floor · 5.2

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.4.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1264 · Pos #110 · State #170

Path: Virginia → Western Kentucky

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	PD	FF
2025	Western Kentucky	13	58	39	4	—
2024	Western Kentucky	11	17	14	—	—
2023	Virginia	9	40	25	2	1
2022	Virginia	3	4	2	—	—