The Indianapolis Colts are hosting Uar Bernard on a pre-draft visit, according to Luca Evans of the Denver Post.
Haven’t heard of Bernard, a defensive tackle prospect? Most hadn’t until recently.
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Bernard, who is from Nigeria, is a part of the NFL’s International Pathway Program (IPP) and began training back in mid-January. He then caught the attention of many at the NFL’s HBCU showcase event.
According to The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, Bernard measured in at 6-4 1/2, 306 pounds, and he has just six percent body fat.
He also recorded a 39-inch vertical jump, a broad jump of 10-10, and he ran a 4.63-second 40-yard dash.
Bernard, 21, is relatively new to the game of football and is quite raw from a technique standpoint. However, Feldman says he will be in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft, where one team could select him, as they bet on his size and athletic traits.
“Bernard said playing in pads has been a big adjustment,” Feldman wrote. “He’s confident in his strength and his ability to be physical, but developing his technique and learning all that goes into D-line play is the biggest hurdle. The IPP has worked with a lot of elite athletes from overseas, but few have blossomed into NFL starters.”
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Colts hosting Uar Bernard on pre-draft visit