Herb Waters


Herbert Lewis Waters is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football as a wide receiver at the University of Miami, and was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Early years

Playing on both sides of the ball as well as returning punts at Homestead High School, Waters had five punt return touchdowns, ten receiving touchdowns and two interceptions as a senior. He was a three-star recruit.

College career

At the University of Miami, 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 and yards. Waters was recorded as having a 4.50-second 40-yard dash and a 38.5-inch vertical jump.

College statistics

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

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.
On August 3, 2017, Waters suffered a shoulder injury and was ruled out for the season.
Waters re-signed with the Packers on March 15, 2018. However, he was waived by the team on September 3.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 2, 2018, Waters was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 1, 2019.
On August 1, 2019, Waters was waived/injured by the Steelers and placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 27.

Tampa Bay Vipers

Waters was drafted in the 8th round during phase four in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Vipers. He was waived on February 1, 2020, and re-signed on February 11, 2020. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.