Colts Meet Nigerian Defensive Line Prospect

0:00On April 6, the Indianapolis Colt are set to meet with international defensive line prospect or Bernard from Nigeria this week. This 6 foot 4 ½ inch, the 6 pound beast, is turning heads through the NFL's international player pathway program, which has been scouting global talents since 2016. His numbers from the recent HBCU showcase are Straitfire, a 4.6 340 yard dash, 39 inch vertical jump, and a 10 foot 10 broad jump that crushed every other defensive tackle in the 2026 draft class. With 11 inch hands and nearly 36 inch arms, he's built like a freak of nature straight out of a comet book. Scouts and draft experts are buzzing because his trainer calls him the most explosive athlete he's ever coached and folks can't stop talking about. Whether his raw athleticism can overcome his limited football background, it's got that classic underdog vibe, reminding everyone of successes like the Eagles Jordan Malata

1:00from Australia. Meanwhile, the Colts, under General Manager Chris Ballard, love high upside athletes with low risk and signing Bernard through their open IPP slot. Wouldn't touch their draft picks or 53 man roster. He's also drawing real interest from teams like the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington. Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Vikings. As this international wild car keeps stacking visits, keep an eye on how his speed and power reshape the defensive line conversation heading into the draft. That wraps NFL News Today brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with the story.