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- The Philadelphia Eagles drafted defensive tackle Uar Bernard 251st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, the first pick from the International Player Pathway program.
- Bernard posted a 4.63-second 40-yard dash at the combine while weighing more than 300 pounds.
- Teammate Jordan Mailata called him a ‘freak’ and said his speed and power promise a high ceiling.
- Bernard urged league to create football awareness in Nigeria, add coaches and build academies.
