Uar Bernard: Nigerian Defensive Tackle Sensation

0:00On April 6, the Indianapolis culture hosting a seriously explosive defensive tackle prospect named Uar Bernard, a 21-year-old from Nigeria. In the NFL's International Player Pathway program, this guy is a giant at 6 feet 4.5 inches, 306 pounds, with massive hands and a wingspan over 7 feet. He lit up the pre-draft HBCU showcase last week, turning heads with athleticism you just don't see from someone his size. His numbers were off the charts, a 40-yard dash in 4.60 seconds, 39-inch vertical, 10-feet 6-inch broad jump, and 31. Bench press reps at 225 pounds. Those jumps would rank number one all-time at the NFL Combine for defensive tackles, and his speed was right behind Colt's player, Adit Tamiwa, a debowar. Who holds the records? Trainers are calling him the most explosive athlete they've ever seen, with one saying his broad jump lift effortless at that weight. Bernard only picked a football last year after trying basketball, getting spotted at a

1:03camp in Nigeria. It's wild how fast he's gone from Newby to Draftbuzz. Teens like the Broncos, 49ers, Eagles, Chiefs, Commanders, Cowboys and Vikings all want visits, but the Colts are first up. As an international player, Pathway Guy, he wouldn't count against the roster in offseason or practice squad, which fits Indy perfectly, they've signed. Gameplay players before, and need defensive line, help soon. With their vets aging out by 2026, and young guys nearing free agency, Bernard could be a smart long-term bet for the Colts front. Keep an eye on this international beast, shaking up draft season.