Steelers Trade Up, Land Versatile WR Germie Bernard

0:00On April 25, Pittsburgh Steelers missed out on trading up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, letting USC wide receiver McCoy. Lemon slip away. They bounced back strong on day two, jumping from pick 53 to 47 overall by dealing with the Indianapolis Colts. They sent over their picks 135 and 237 and snagged pick 249 in return. Right at 47, they grabbed Alabama Whiteout. And Jeremy Bernard, a sharp move to beef up their receiving corps. Fans are buzzing about this after the first round frustration, seeing it as a smart pivot. Bernard brings serious first utility, shifting from Michigan State to Washington before shining in Alabama over two seasons. The 22-year-old stacked up 1,656 yards and 9 touchdowns on 114 catches, projecting as a solid. For two receiver down the line, he set to join DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. as Pittsburgh starting trio. This trade locks in a dynamic offense early, positioning the Steelers to compete right

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