Micah Bernard

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Micah Bernard
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-22) October 22, 2001 (age 23)
Cerritos, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
Position: Running back
High school: Gahr (Cerritos, California)
College: Utah (2019–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Micah Bernard (MA-kai-BER-nard; [1] born October 22, 2001) [2] is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the Utah Utes.

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Early life

Bernard attended Gahr High School in Cerritos, California. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Utah Utes. [3] [4]

College career

In his first two collegiate seasons in 2019 and 2020, Bernard played in nine games, running for 76 yards on 15 carries and totaling four receptions for 25 yards. [5] In 2021, he rushed for 523 yards and two touchdowns on 87 carries and hauled in 26 receptions for 251 yards and two touchdowns. [6] Bernard finished the 2022 season rushing 106 times for 533 yards and four touchdowns and notching 34 receptions for 314 yards and a touchdown. [7] After missing the majority of the 2023 season, he returned to the team's bowl game where he rushed nine times for 31 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Northwestern. [8] During the 2023 season, Bernard played in just two games due to injury, where he rushed 16 times for 76 yards and a touchdown, while also making five catches for 30 yards. [9] [10] In week 2 of the 2024 season, he rushed 19 times for 118 yards and caught a touchdown in a win over Baylor. [11] In week 4, Bernard rushed 25 times for a career-high 182 yards in a win over Oklahoma State, [12] earning Big 12 Conference offensive player of the week honors. [13] In week 7, he rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown in a 27–19 loss to Arizona State. [14]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		199 lb
(90 kg)		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.58 s4.37 s7.39 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		14 reps
All values from Pro Day [15] [16]

Tennessee Titans

On May 8, 2025, Bernard signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft. [17] He was waived on June 2, following the signing of Tyrion Davis-Price. [18]

New England Patriots

On August 19, 2025, Bernard signed with the New England Patriots but was released three days later. [19] [20]

References

  1. ↑ @ctb_mb (September 4, 2021). "Finally getting my name right lol love to hear it‼️" (Tweet). Retrieved October 12, 2024– via Twitter.
  2. ↑ @ctb_mb (October 22, 2022). "Blessed to finally hit the 21st milestone 🙏🏽🤞🏽💯🎈" (Tweet). Retrieved October 12, 2024– via Twitter.
  3. ↑ Roberts, Shane (December 19, 2018). "Utah Football Signs 3-star running back Micah Bernard". Block U. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  4. ↑ Bataco, Jason (August 8, 2024). "Micah Bernard wants to be Utah's starting running back. Here's why it's still an open competition". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Micah Bernard". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ Call, Jeff (August 26, 2022). "'He's our Deebo Samuel': How Micah Bernard became one of Utah's top playmakers". Deseret News. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ Preece, Brian (August 19, 2024). "60 In 60: #10 Utah's Micah Bernard (Running Back)". KSL Sports. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  8. ↑ Coles, Joe (December 25, 2023). "Micah Bernard's emotional return". Deseret News. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  9. ↑ Coles, Joe (March 14, 2024). "How sitting on the sidelines reinvigorated Micah Bernard's love for football". Deseret News. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ Coles, Joe (September 9, 2023). "Utah running back Micah Bernard out for the season". Deseret News. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ Coles, Joe (September 12, 2024). "Can Micah Bernard take Utah's running game to a new level on Saturday?". Deseret News. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ Furlong, Josh. "After years of waiting, Micah Bernard breaks through as leading running back for Utes". KSL News. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  13. ↑ Coles, Joe (October 8, 2024). "Micah Bernard is running strong, but can Utes get more production out of other running backs?". Deseret News. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  14. ↑ Furlong, Josh. "Micah Bernard eclipses century mark, but No. 16 Utes fall to Sun Devils on the road". KSL News. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Big 12 Pro Day Performance Tracker". MKTG.Zebra.com. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Micah Bernard College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  17. ↑ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  18. ↑ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Sign RB Tyrion Davis-Price, Waive RB Micah Bernard". tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Patriots Sign RB Micah Bernard and DT Philip Blidi; Release CB Tre Avery and DE Jereme Robinson". patriots.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Patriots Release 14 Players". patriots.com. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
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