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Rookie Germie Bernard Posts 5 TDs, 445 Yards

4/26/2026

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Bernard Impresses Steelers

Germie Bernard joined the Pittsburgh Steelers and recorded 25 receptions for 445 yards and five touchdowns in his first five NFL games.
At Alabama, Germie Bernard logged 82 for 963 yards and nine touchdowns, while Ryan Williams had 51 for 710 yards and four touchdowns.
Analyst Sam Monson compared Germie Bernard’s versatility to Emeka Egbuka, noting that DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. can mentor him and draw attention away.

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Bernard Trades Up

The Steelers traded with the Indianapolis Colts, moving up six spots to select receiver Bernard.
Scouting staff gave Bernard top grades, with Ryland Bickley an A and Ryan Parish an A-minus who said the Steelers cut the trade-up price.
Mike McCarthy plans to use Bernard as a versatile slot receiver who can block and generate yards after catch.
Lance Zierlein compared Bernard’s projected career trajectory to veteran receiver Robert Woods.

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Bernard Drafted

The Steelers selected offensive tackle Max Iheanachor at No. 21 to address the left-tackle need after losing Makai Lemon.
They traded up with the Indianapolis Colts to acquire No. 47 and drafted Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard.
Scouting analyst Dane Brugger ranked Bernard seventh among receivers and called him “The Beast” for his pro-ready skill set.
Bernard, 22, posted a 4.48-second 40-yard dash, 6.71-second three-cone and 4.31-second short-shuttle at the combine.

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Bernard Impresses Steelers

Germie Bernard joined the Pittsburgh Steelers and recorded 25 receptions for 445 yards and five touchdowns in his first five NFL games.
At Alabama, Germie Bernard logged 82 for 963 yards and nine touchdowns, while Ryan Williams had 51 for 710 yards and four touchdowns.
Analyst Sam Monson compared Germie Bernard’s versatility to Emeka Egbuka, noting that DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. can mentor him and draw attention away.

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