Penn State has announced its third honorary captain of the season, which will take place before the Wisconsin game Saturday.
It’s Kim Herring, who played safety at Penn State from 1993-1996.
At Penn State, Herring was a first-team All-American in 1996, helping the team to an 11-2 record and No. 7 national ranking after beating Texas in the Fiesta Bowl.
After the Fiesta Bowl, Herring prepared for the NFL Draft, where he’d go in the second round (No. 58 overall) to the Baltimore Ravens. In Herring’s fourth NFL season, he was part of arguably the greatest defense in league history and helped the Ravens win their first Super Bowl, having an interception (of former Penn State QB and teammate Kerry Collins, ironically enough) in Baltimore’s 34-7 drubbing of the New York Giants in the big game.
After the Super Bowl, Herring became a free agent and signed with the St. Louis Rams.
His first season in St. Louis almost ended just as sweet as his last in Baltimore.
The Rams were heavily favored to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI, but in a stunning upset, a little-known QB named Brady led New England to a 20-17 win on Adam Vinatieri’s walk-off field goal.
Add Nittany Sports Now as a preferred source in Google! Click here to add us.Herring started all 16 regular-season games for the Rams in 2002, just as he had in 2001.
In 2003, he missed the whole season with an injury.
From there, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he played the last season of his career in 2004, appearing in 12 games and starting 10.
Herring will join Robbie Gould (2001-2004) and D.J. Dozier (1983-1986) as lettermen who have been honorary captains this season.
Penn State-Wisconsin is scheduled for 5 on Peacock.
