Herb Waters
Quick Facts
Biography
Herb Waters (born November 10, 1992) is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football as a wide receiver at the University of Miami.
Early years
Playing on both sides of the ball as well as returning punts at Homestead (Fla.) High School, Waters had five punt return touchdowns, ten receiving touchdowns and two interceptions as a senior. He was a three-star recruit.
Collegiate career
Waters started two games as a true freshman. That season, he had 10 catches for 227 yards and two touchdowns. After catching five touchdowns his sophomore year, Waters' reps took a bit of a downturn his junior year, but he bounced back during his senior year with career highs in catches (41) and yards (624). Waters was recorded as having a 4.50-second 40-yard dash and a 38.5-inch vertical jump.
Professional career
Waters was signed by the Green Bay Packers on May 2, 2016, as an undrafted free agent. He was released during final cuts on September 3, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad. Packers defensive backs coach Joe Whitt Jr. persuaded Waters to switch from wide receiver to cornerback as a result of three injuries at that position in the first two weeks of the season. He was promoted to the active roster on January 5, 2017.