Steelers Eyeing Second-Round WR Germie Bernard

0:00On March 25th, the Pittsburgh Steelers are honing in on their knees for the 2026 NFL draft, with wide receiver jumping to the top of the list. Even after bolstering the offensive line by signing Brock Hoffman and trading for veteran Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts, the team, still lack solid depth at the position. That leaves them eyeing passcatchers early, as Matt Drafts frequently pair them with the first round Whiteout at Pick 21. Prospects like Denzel Boston, McCuy Limon, Omar Cooper Jr., and Kasey Concepcion keep popping up as potential fits to pair with stars like DK Metcalf, and Pittman. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move to boost an offense that could use more weapons across the field. The Steelers scheme under Mike McCarthy draws from West Coast principles, favoring versatile receivers who run crisp routes and thrive in run pass. Options One name standing on the second round is Alabama's Jeremy Bernard, a six foot one 200 pound receiver who posted back to back seasons of, at least 50 catches and 790 yards.

1:07His physical style after the catch and ability to line up anywhere make him a seamless addition for Pittsburgh. With a second round projection, Bernard should be waiting right around the Steelers next pick, offering immediate production without forcing there, hand up top and rounding out a dangerous group for years to come. From around the league powered by AI, this is NFL News today.