Germie Bernard

NFL player. Position: WR. Team: PIT (Pittsburgh Steelers).

Quick Facts

Position: WR
Team: PIT (Pittsburgh Steelers)
College: Alabama (2025)
Draft: 2026 second round, #47 overall (via trade-up with Indianapolis)
Height/Weight: 6'1", 200 lbs

2026 Outlook

Steelers traded up six slots (from #53 to #47) to select Alabama WR Germie Bernard in 2026 second round. Versatile receiver from the transfer portal (started at Michigan State, moved to Washington under Kalen DeBoer, then Alabama when DeBoer took over Crimson Tide). Posted career-high 64 receptions for 963 yards and 9 TDs in 2025, plus 2 rushing TDs. OC Brian Angelichio values his flexibility to play both inside and outside, with special teams upside and ability to line up in backfield. Figures to play primarily in the slot initially with DK Metcalf (outside) and Michael Pittman Jr. (also outside) completing the WR room (per Steelers trade up, add 4 players on busy second day of NFL draft in Pittsburgh).

Role / Depth Chart

WR3/slot in Pittsburgh's new system under OC Angelichio. Competing with Roman Wilson for slot receiver reps during OTAs; Bernard's polished play has impressed so far. Early projection suggests special teams contribution with flexibility to move between formations (per Steelers OTA Takeaways: Coaching Staff Key, DL Shakeup, More).

Injury Status

Healthy.

Recent News

2026-06-13 — Carney: Steelers’ Four Key Position Battles Ahead Of Training Camp (Carney: Steelers’ Four Key Position Battles Ahead Of Training Camp)
2026-05-13 — 16 Players Experts Target or Avoid (2026 Fantasy Football) (16 Players Experts Target or Avoid (2026 Fantasy Football))
2026-04-02 — NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs (NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs)
2026-03-30 — Steelers Depot 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 125 Prospects (Steelers Depot 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 125 Prospects)
2026-04-13 — Jackson: 2026 NFL Draft Big Board Version 3.0 (Top 175 Prospects) (Jackson: 2026 NFL Draft Big Board Version 3.0 (Top 175 Prospects))
2026-04-27 — 2026 NFL Draft Fantasy Winners & Losers: Carnell Tate & More (2026 NFL Draft Fantasy Winners & Losers: Carnell Tate & More)
2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)
2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL Draft: Seven-round full mock draft picks for every team (2026 NFL Draft: Seven-round full mock draft picks for every team)
2026-02-16 — 2026 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Rankings & Tiers Featuring Carnell Tate & Makai Lemon (2026 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Rankings & Tiers Featuring Carnell Tate & Makai Lemon)
2026-04-23 — Final 2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Wide receivers (Final 2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Wide receivers)

Open Questions

Will Bernard's versatility (inside/outside/backfield) translate to consistent snap share, or will he remain a complementary piece behind Metcalf and Pittman Jr.?