Jordan Reid believes<\/a> Alabama Crimson Tide leading receiver Germie Bernard would be the perfect fit in the Steel City.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u201cHe isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves and do the dirty work, epitomizing the qualities that Pittsburgh has prioritized in previous years at receiver,\u201d Reid wrote. \u201cBernard can align at multiple spots in formations to use his strong hands and display how he’s an asset as a run blocker.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bernard is the consensus 55th overall rated prospect in this draft class. He sits at 43 overall on ESPN\u2019s official big board, the 9th-highest-rated wide receiver in the class.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He profiles as a big, strong receiver who uses physicality and savvy to create space, rather than relying on elite athleticism, which he lacks.<\/p>\n
He is as experienced as they come, playing in 52 games over his collegiate career, including countless bowl appearances. Last year, his Crimson Tide went to the Rose Bowl. Bernard led the team in receiving yards in the blowout loss to the eventual National Champion Indiana Hoosiers.<\/p>\n
His pro comparison is Deebo Samuel: a versatile flanker that will be used both in the slot and on the outside. He is physical, good after the catch, and tenacious in the run game.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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