Malik Herring

Al'Malik Demichia Herring (born November 9, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

Early life and education Malik Herring was born on November 9, 1997, in Forsyth, Georgia. He attended Mary Persons High School there, becoming a four-star recruit following graduation. He was recruited to over twenty schools, choosing Georgia. As a freshman in 2017, Herring played in all 15 games, recording seven total stops. He appeared in 14 games the following year, compiling 24 stops and two assisted sacks. He appeared in 12 of 14 games as a junior, starting nine. He was given Georgia's "Defensive Most Improved Player Award" following the season. He was starting defensive end for eight of the team's ten games as a senior. He finished the year with 20 tackles.

Kansas City Chiefs After going unselected in the 2021 NFL draft, Herring was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list to start the season, as he was recovering from a torn ACL suffered in practices for the college football Senior Bowl.

Herring made the Chiefs' final roster in 2022, as the team's sixth defensive end. He made his NFL debut in week three, making two tackles in the 20–17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Herring won Super Bowl LVII when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35.

Herring ended 2023 with 10 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery and 1 pass defensed. The Chiefs reached Super Bowl LVIII where they defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22. Herring recorded one tackle in the win.

On March 11, 2024, Herring re-signed with the Chiefs.

On October 29, 2025, Herring was released by the Chiefs. On November 4, Herring was re-signed with the practice squad.

Tennessee Titans On March 13, 2026, Herring signed with the Tennessee Titans. On August 30, he was waived as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2026 season.

Miami Dolphins On August 31, 2026, Herring signed with the Miami Dolphins.