The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Alabama WR Germie Bernard in Round 2 (No. 47 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bernard spent a quiet freshman year at Michigan State, a better sophomore year at Washington, and then a stronger finish at Alabama. He led the team in receptions two straight years after following HC Kalen DeBoer from Washington. Bernard sports NFL size and alignment flexibility. He’s a polished route runner who gets in and out of breaks with precision, making him especially effective on slants and digs. Alabama also leaned into his versatility, giving him 18 carries for 101 yards and 2 TDs in 2025. He forced 17 missed tackles, underscoring his run-after-catch ability. Bernard’s skill set should make him a high-floor fantasy contributor, but does he have a ceiling worth chasing?
Draft Sharks Rookie Guide: “Bernard lacks true top-end speed and converted just 12 of 31 contested targets in college.”
The Steelers missed out on Makai Lemon in Round 1 but traded up to 47 to make sure they landed Bernard.
He was very productive at Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide in receiving yards in back-to-back seasons. He's also a plus runner who forced 17 missed tackles in 2025.
Bernard lined up inside on 46.1% of his snaps at Alabama and looks likely to open his career in the slot, with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. outside.
Pittsburgh still lacks a definitive answer at QB, though an Aaron Rodgers return seems likely.
Bernard checks in as a bench stash in our 2026 rankings.
Pittman's signed through 2028 and Metcalf through 2029, so it's tough to see a path for Bernard to reach strong early target shares.
He's OK near the Round 2-3 border in your rookie drafts but doesn't offer much excitement.
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