Steelers Draft Germie Bernard: New Threat in Passing Attack

0:00On May 1, Pittsburgh Steelers just snag wide receiver Jeremy Bernard in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft and Analysts R, buzzing about his quick fit in Mike McCarthy's offense. He's pegged as their third option behind DK Metcalf and the newly traded Michael Pittman Jr., bringing that polished route running game right out. The gate, the team put in serious work scouting him, with a pre-draft visit and a sit-down at the NFL Combine. Coming from Alabama after stints at Michigan State and Washington, Bernard dominated as a two-year starter, leading the tide and catches his last two. Seasons with 64 grabs for 862 yards and seven scores as a senior. Experts like Ryan Wilson from CBS Sports are hyped, calling him the best route runner in the class with reliable hands-on key downs and no blazing. Speed needed. Benjamin Solack over ESPN agrees, saying he's the QB friendly piece they've missed, perfect for dirty work like blocking alongside Metcalf.

1:03What stands out is his versatility. He's not afraid to mix it up short, intermediate, or even block, honed against top SEC defenses. Plus, he's got ties to the Steelers already as high school teammates with offensive tackle Troy Fautanu back in Nevada and they linked up again at Washington. This could unlock Pittsburgh's passing attack early, giving McCarthy a full trio of threats to build around heading into next season.