Following his announced pre-draft visit to Pittsburgh, Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard received high praise from Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo as a Day 2 draft fit, particularly in the slot role complementing the team's outside receivers.
Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo, speaking on 93.7 The Fan, strongly endorsed Alabama's Germie Bernard as the perfect addition at wide receiver, even after the team's trade for Indianapolis' Michael Pittman Jr. With big-play threat DK Metcalf and possession receiver Pittman on the outside, Fittipaldo sees a slot void that Bernard—described as 'just a really good player' who 'produced in the SEC'—can fill ideally. He highlighted Bernard's strong combine performance and suggested targeting him in the second or third round, aligning with Pittsburgh's No. 53 overall pick. The visit Bernard announced earlier this week further signals the Steelers' interest in the deep receiver class. Beyond his receiving production (leading Alabama in yards and catches last season), Bernard showed versatility with two rushing touchdowns and 101 yards at 5.6 yards per carry, thanks to excellent contact balance after the catch. While comparisons to Deebo Samuel have emerged for his multi-faceted skill set, Bernard's limitations include top-end speed and press coverage challenges. Fittipaldo views him as one of the best fits available when receivers start flying off the board early in Day 2.
