Germie Bernard: Jets' Draft Steal?

0:00On April 20th, Alabama wide receiver, Jeremy Bernard, is emerging as a name the New York Jets should watch for the 2026 NFL Draft. This 6'1-206-pound senior put up solid numbers last season with 64 catches for 862 yards and 7. Touchdowns Plus some rushing production. His draft stock sits around rounds 2-3, fitting right into the Jets plans. The Jets hold 9 picks, including two first rounders at number 2 and number 16, plus second round spots at 33 and 44. General manager Darren Moogie has options galore if the board shakes out that way, and Bernard's skill set could fill a need at wide out. Scouts love his advance route running, reliable hands with just 4 drops on 232 targets and instincts after the catch. He tracks deep balls well too, making him a technician on intermediate routes. That said, his long speed is average, and he lacks that twitchy explosiveness against press coverage.

1:01Diving into the numbers, Bernard's 2025 PFF grade hits 70.9, averaging 73.7 over 3 seasons. Career-wise across 53 games, he has 155 receptions for 2,203 yards and 13 scores with 36 rushes for 184 yards and 5 more touchdowns. As the draft nears, keep an eye on how Bernard stacks up. His steady production could make him a steal for a team like the Jets building death. I'm Cory with the story. That's your NFL News today update AI-powered and always on.