Germie Bernard

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Germie Bernard
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Bernard with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026
No. 17 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position Wide receiver
Roster status
Active
Personal information
Born (2003-12-02) December 2, 2003 (age 22)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight
206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Liberty (Henderson, Nevada)
College
NFL draft 2026: 2nd round, 47th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2026
Receptions 27
Receiving yards 254
Receiving touchdowns 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Germie Bernard (born December 2, 2003) [1] is an American professional football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans, Washington Huskies, and Alabama Crimson Tide. Bernard was selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft.

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Early life

Bernard was born on December 2, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nevada. [2] He attended Liberty High School in Henderson, Nevada. He had a breakout sophomore season, tallying 948 yards and 14 touchdowns. [3] In his senior season, Bernard totaled 53 receptions for 956 yards and 12 touchdowns. [4] Bernard initially committed to play college football for the Washington Huskies before flipping his commitment to the Michigan State Spartans. [5]

College career

Michigan State

In week 6 of the 2022 season, Bernard hauled in three receptions for 28 yards against Ohio State. [6] He finished his first collegiate season making seven catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns. [6] After the season, Bernard entered the NCAA transfer portal. [6]

Washington

Bernard transferred to play with the Washington Huskies. [7] In week 2 of the 2023 season, he recorded his first touchdown as a Husky in a win over Tulsa. [8] In week 5, Bernard led the Huskies in receiving bringing in eight receptions for 98 yards, while also adding a touchdown on the ground, as he helped Washington beat Arizona. [9] On January 15, 2024, he announced that he would be entering the transfer portal. [10]

Alabama

On January 21, 2024, Bernard announced that he would be transferring to Alabama. [11]

College statistics

YearTeamGPReceivingRushing
RecYdsAvgTDAttYdsTD
2022 Michigan State 5712818.32130
2023 Washington 113441912.3213432
2024 Alabama 135079415.924371
2025 Alabama 146486213.57181012
Career 391552,20314.213361845

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m)		206 lb
(93 kg)		30+3⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		6 ft 2+7⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		4.48 s1.52 s2.58 s4.31 s6.71 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)
All values from NFL Combine [12] [13]

Pittsburgh Steelers

2026

Bernard with the Steelers in 2026 Steelers vs Bucs 10.18.2026 5 (cropped).jpg
Bernard with the Steelers in 2026

Bernard was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round with the 47th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. [14] On May 18, 2026, Bernard signed a four-year deal with the Steelers. [15] Bernard entered his rookie season as part of a receiving corps featuring DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. After seeing limited offensive opportunities during the opening weeks of the season, Bernard gradually earned a larger role in the Steelers' offense. In Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts, Bernard recorded six receptions for 80 receiving yards, setting career highs in both categories. [16] He also contributed a four-yard rush as the Steelers dealt with injuries to several receivers. His performance drew praise from quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy, who highlighted his development and versatility. [17]

In Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bernard recorded 11 receptions for 87 receiving yards and his first career receiving touchdown. [18] [19] Through his first six regular-season games, Bernard accumulated 24 receptions for 227 receiving yards and one touchdown, emerging as an increasingly important contributor to Pittsburgh's passing offense. [20]

References

  1. ↑ "Germie Bernard Wide Receiver Alabama". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Germie Bernard Hometown - Germie Bernard Nationality, Ethnicity, and more". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  3. ↑ Friend, Phil (February 2, 2022). "How four-star football recruits Germie Bernard and Katin Houser landed at Michigan State". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Germie Bernard's Liberty High School Football Stats". www.maxpreps.com. February 8, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  5. ↑ Wenzel, Matt (January 9, 2022). "Michigan State lands 4-star WR Germie Bernard less than month after signing with Washington". MLive.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 Ford, Ryan. "Michigan State football WR Germie Bernard entering NCAA transfer portal". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  7. ↑ Vorel, Mike (April 5, 2023). "Why wide receiver Germie Bernard chose to come back to UW after leaving". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  8. ↑ Raley, Dan (September 12, 2023). "Huskies' Well-Traveled Bernard Prepares for Michigan State Reunion". Washington Huskies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  9. ↑ Tomashoff, Roman (October 2023). "Costly Fumble Aside, Germie Bernard Leads Huskies in Receiving in Tucson". Washington Huskies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  10. ↑ Baumgartner, Blake (January 15, 2024). "Washington Huskies WR Germie Bernard to enter transfer portal". ESPN . Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  11. ↑ Kelly, Nick (January 21, 2024). "Germie Bernard picks Alabama football, Kalen DeBoer out of transfer portal". The Tuscaloosa News . Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Germie Bernard Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Germie Bernard College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  14. ↑ Varley, Teresa (April 25, 2026). "Steelers select Bernard in second round". Steelers.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Steelers sign Bernard". www.steelers.com. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  16. ↑ Flaherty, Christian; Intern (October 11, 2026). "Germie Bernard Hears The Truth From Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Following Victory Over Colts". Steeler Nation. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  17. ↑ McCorkle, Ross (October 12, 2026). "Broadcasters Reveal Just How Much Aaron Rodgers Loves Germie Bernard". Steelers Depot. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Former Alabama WR Germie Bernard earns high praise from Aaron Rodgers after game-winning TD". Bama Hammer. October 19, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  19. ↑ October 19; Pm, 2026 12:25. "Germie Bernard breaks out with 11/87/1 line vs. TB". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 19, 2026.{{cite web}}: |first2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ↑ Noey, Brogan; Writer, Senior (October 18, 2026). "Aaron Rodgers Rips Into Steelers Rookie Germie Bernard Despite Another Great Game". Steeler Nation. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
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