Dan Herron was drafted No. 191 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 35 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 21 · #191 overall
Dan Herron Ohio State Draft
Dan Herron was drafted No. 191 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 35 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #191
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 35
- Career AV
- 5157th at Ohio State
The pick
How Dan Herron came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 213 lbs
- Hometown
- Warren, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 217 prospect42.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
35 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 35
- Career approximate value
- 5157th among Ohio State picks
- Final season
- 20153 years after the draft
Around pick 191
Who came off the board on either side of Dan Herron.
Georgia State
Oklahoma State
Mississippi State
South Dakota
Ohio State in the 2012 draft
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dan Herron in the 2012 NFL Draft
Dan Herron is a Running back out of Ohio State selected No. 191 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dan Herron drafted?
Dan Herron was selected No. 191 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/dan-herron.
What college did Dan Herron play for?
Dan Herron played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Dan Herron's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/dan-herron.