 Herremans was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round (126th overall) of the draft.The Eagles traded up with the Green Bay Packers to choose him, giving away fifth-, sixth-, and seventh-round draft picks (the Packers used these picks to select cornerback Mike Hawkins and safety Kurt Campbell; the sixth-round pick was traded to the New England Patriots for sixth- and seventh-round picks, which were used to select wide receiver Craig Bragg and offensive guard Will Whitticker).Herremans signed a four-year contract with the Eagles on June 13, 2005.