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.[2] 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.[1]
Herring made the Chiefs' final roster in 2022, as the team's sixth defensive end.[7] He made his NFL debut in week three, making two tackles in the 20–17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.[8] Herring won Super Bowl LVII when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35.[9]
Herring ended 2023 with 10 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery and 1 pass defensed.[10] The Chiefs reached Super Bowl LVIII where they defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22.[11] Herring recorded one tackle in the win.[12]
On March 11, 2024, Herring re-signed with the Chiefs.[13]
