Physical Alabama receiver the Steelers traded up to grab in the second round of the 2026 draft.
Germie Bernard is a wide receiver the Pittsburgh Steelers selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Las Vegas native led Alabama's receiving corps in 2025 after a winding college path through Michigan State and Washington. He brings a physical, yards-after-catch style to a Steelers offense in need of pass-catchers.
Path to the league
A consensus four-star recruit from Las Vegas, Bernard committed to Washington, flipped to Michigan State, then transferred back to Washington before landing at Alabama for 2024 and 2025, per Steelers Depot. The Steelers traded up to No. 47 overall to draft him, sending picks to Indianapolis to move up, per Behind the Steel Curtain.
Career highlights
In 2025 Bernard led Alabama with 64 receptions and 862 yards and tied for fifth in the SEC with seven receiving touchdowns. He added 18 carries for 101 yards and two scores, showing the versatility that drew scouts' attention, per the Steelers' team site.
2025 season
Bernard was the focal point of Alabama's passing game as a senior before declaring for the draft. The Steelers signed him after the trade up, projecting him as a long-term starter in their receiver room.
Sources
- Behind the Steel Curtain: Steelers trade up to draft Germie Bernard
- ESPN: Germie Bernard player page
Statistics
2025 season and career▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | steelers | 3 | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 19 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Alabama
- Hometown
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
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