2026 NFL Scouting Report: Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard, 6-1/204
Wide Receiver
Alabama

Germie Bernard Scouting Report

By Charlie Campbell

Strengths:

Smooth route-runner
Steady quickness
Consistently generates separation
Doesn’t take extra steps in and out of breaks
Tracks the ball well
Good ball adjustment
Advanced body control
Reliable hands
Late hands to make receptions
Natural hands catcher
Makes contested catches
Concentration
Ready to contribute immediately
Experienced and successful against good college programs

Weaknesses:

Lacks a No. 1 skill set
Doesn’t present a size mismatch
Doesn’t present a speed mismatch

Prospect Summary:

Bernard started out at Michigan State in 2022 before transferring to Washington in 2023. With the Huskies, he caught 34 passes for 419 yards with two touchdowns. Over the past couple of seasons, Bernard was a steady and consistent receiver for Alabama. In 2024, the Crimson Tide had an inconsistent passing attack with Jalen Milroe at quarterback, but Bernard flashed with 50 catches for 794 yards and two touchdowns. Bernard played well in 2025, coming up with some clutch plays for Alabama. He had 64 catches for 862 yards and seven touchdowns.

For the NFL, Bernard may not ever become a team’s No.1 wide receiver, but he could be a very good No.2 receiver. Bernard is a polished receiver who does everything well. He is a smooth route-runner who doesn’t take extra steps in and out of his breaks. He has enough quickness through the route with shiftiness to generate separation from press coverage. For Alabama, Bernard used his route-running and quickness to consistently generate separation. Bernard can work out of the slot or as an outside receiver.

Bernard has natural hands and is astute enough to put his hands up late to not tip off defensive backs that the ball is coming. He tracks the ball well and has advanced body control to adjust to the ball while making acrobatic catches along the sideline. Even though he is not a big wideout, Bernard is skilled at making catches around coverage to win on 50-50 balls. He has very good concentration and plays very poised when covered with passes coming his direction.

Bernard is not a true No.1 receiver because he lacks game-breaking speed and is not overly big or physical. As it stands with the injury, he could go as high as the third round and probably won’t slip out of the fourth round. In the NFL, he could become a solid starter and a quality No.2 receiver. Bernard would be best paired with a true No. 1 receiver, but in his role, he could be a real asset to his offense with solid, dependable play.

In the 2026 NFL Draft, Bernard could be a day-two pick. Check out my latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft to see where Bernard is projected.