The Wisconsin Badgers have seen quite a few of their pass rushers have success in the NFL, and their latest hit was Pittsburgh Steelers star Nick Herbig, who has developed into a force off the edge.

Herbig, 24, had his best season as a pro in 2025, recording 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 30 tackles for the Steelers. And on Tuesday, he got rewarded for it in a major way.

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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday afternoon that Herbig and the Steelers had reached agreement on a four-year $100 million deal that includes $42 million fully guaranteed.

The news came on the heels of a report earlier on Tuesday that Herbig and Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. did not participate in minicamp, as they sought new contracts. Herbig also shared to local media that he was looking to be a “Steeler for life” when asked about his status.

Herbig, who was entering the final deal of his rookie year, is signed to Pittsburgh through the 2030 season, and will next hit free agency ahead of his age-30 campaign.

He’s the latest major investment that Pittsburgh has made into its defensive line. The Steelers are currently paying T.J. Watt a deal that averages $41 million a year and Alex Highsmith $17 million a year in addition to Herbig’s new deal.

Herbig is now the 16th-highest paid edge rusher in the NFL, and will be tied to the Steelers core for the foreseeable future.