Alabama WR Germie Bernard schedules pre-draft visit with Steelers

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard has revealed plans for a pre-draft visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers in April. He shared the details during an interview on SiriusXM Blitz. The Steelers have been hosting several wide receiver prospects ahead of the draft.

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to evaluate wide receiver talent ahead of the NFL Draft, with Alabama's Germie Bernard next on the list for an in-person visit. Bernard, a Day Two draft prospect, disclosed his upcoming trip during a Thursday interview on SiriusXM Blitz. When asked about his schedule, he stated, “I have one in April to Pittsburgh, but other than that, nah. It’s just more of the Zoom interviews.” The Steelers have already hosted Cincinnati’s Jeff Caldwell and Kentucky’s Kendrick Law, and they plan to meet Washington’s Denzel Boston as well. Bernard impressed over two seasons with the Crimson Tide. In 2025, he recorded 64 receptions for 862 yards and seven touchdowns, leading the team in catches and yards while placing second in scores. At the NFL Combine, he measured 6-1, 206 pounds, and ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash. Scouting reports praise Bernard's refined route running, allowing him to play both outside and in the slot. Pro Football Focus data shows he lined up wide on 487 snaps and in the slot on 308 snaps in 2025. His strengths include physicality, contact balance, and savvy against zone coverage, using head fakes and leverage effectively. However, observers note limitations in top-end speed, agility against press coverage, and effectiveness versus man coverage, with most production against zone defenses. Comparisons draw parallels to Jarvis Landry and Earl Bennett, assigning an 8.3 grade as a potential long-time starter. Mock drafts project him around the 54th overall pick, placing him in Day Two range and within reach if the Steelers forgo a first-round receiver.

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Steelers trade up to draft Alabama WR Germie Bernard at No. 47

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The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up six spots in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard with the 47th overall pick. Pittsburgh sent picks No. 53, 135 and 237 to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for No. 47 and No. 249. Bernard adds versatility to the Steelers' revamped receiving corps.

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up to select Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard 47th overall in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL draft analysts Todd McShay and Steve Muench endorsed the choice on The McShay Report, calling Bernard a reliable and productive player. The pick comes after the team missed out on Makai Lemon in the first round.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers selected wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft after trading up to acquire him. The team hopes the rookie can contribute immediately alongside veterans Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf.

After trading up to select Alabama WR Germie Bernard at No. 47 overall in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft—following a first-round miss on Makai Lemon—analysts including former NFL receiver Steve Smith Sr., NFL insider James Palmer, and ex-Steelers Trai Essex and Max Starks have lauded the pick. They highlighted Bernard's toughness, fit with Aaron Rodgers, and versatility alongside DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver Germie Bernard and running back Eli Heidenreich to four-year rookie contracts on Monday. The moves leave only third-round quarterback Drew Allar unsigned among the team's 2026 draft class.

CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson ranked the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft class 30th among all 32 teams, assigning it a C+ grade. He praised wide receiver Germie Bernard as the best route runner in the draft and cornerback Daylen Everette as the best value pick. The ranking placed the Steelers just ahead of the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting three college prospects for pre-draft visits on Friday, including LSU linebacker Harold Perkins, Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad and Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke. The visits were reported by The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. This brings the team's total pre-draft visitors to 27, including local visits.

 

 

 

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