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Germie to the Steelers!
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:08 pm
15th pick in Round 2
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Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:10 pm to InkStainedWretch
Alabama legend in my book. He played the game the right way with the right attitude. Glad he went this high!
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:10 pm to BamaBravesPackers
Our best football player last year.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:10 pm to InkStainedWretch
took a little longer for him to go than I thought it would. But 47th overall is still a great honor for a player.
We should have 1 more go tonight in Brailsford, probably in round 3, then several tomorrow.
We should have 1 more go tonight in Brailsford, probably in round 3, then several tomorrow.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:12 pm to InkStainedWretch
He’s an absolute steal no pun intended. He will be playing every single Sunday.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:14 pm to CrimsonBoz
I really think he almost hurt himself by too good at too many things. He was seen as a bit of a "jack of all trades, master of none", except he is actually a master at all of them. I think he should have been a top 20 pick.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:16 pm to InkStainedWretch
I'm actually glad that the Steelers had the Lemon debacle last night, I legitimately think Bernard is a better overall player and has a much more mature attitude. It'll be a blessing in disguise.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:18 pm to InkStainedWretch
Kind of wish he hadn’t gone to the Steelers at first because they’ve had mediocre passing offense for years but forgot Tomlin is gone so maybe that’ll change (McCarthy isn’t exciting but his offenses are usually good). And the Steelers have no true WR no.2 to line up alongside Metcalf. So he should get a decent amount of targets
This post was edited on 4/24/26 at 7:20 pm
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:19 pm to VaBamaMan
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I think he should have been a top 20 pick.
I’d be very curious when the last WR was picked top 20 that had a profile of 6’ 1.25” or shorter AND a 40 of 4.48 or worse.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:22 pm to RolltidePA
Steelers are my second favorite pro team and I am pumped with this pick.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:23 pm to RolltidePA
I said in the Ty thread, that interview with Lemon last night came across like he’s not all there.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:25 pm to BamaBravesPackers
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I’d be very curious when the last WR was picked top 20 that had a profile of 6’ 1.25” or shorter AND a 40 of 4.48 or worse.
According to Gemini, there have only been 3 this century.
1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (2023, No. 20)
JSN is the most recent and precise answer to your question. He measured in just under your height limit and ran a 4.52. His draft stock remained high because he posted historic agility numbers (a 6.57 three-cone), suggesting he didn't need vertical speed to create massive separation in the intermediate game.
2. Michael Crabtree (2009, No. 10)
Crabtree is a fascinating case. He was measured at exactly 6' 1 1/4" (6' 1.25") and weighed 214 lbs. While he didn't run at the Combine due to a foot injury, his Pro Day and general scouting consensus placed his speed in the 4.54 to 4.56 range. He was the prototype "possession plus" receiver who dominated through hand strength and route technique.
3. Peter Warrick (2000, No. 4)
Warrick was a superstar at Florida State and was once the favorite for the No. 1 overall pick. However, he measured 5' 11" and ran a disappointing 4.58 on a grass surface (some timed him as high as 4.63). Despite the lack of speed, his "elusiveness" was considered so elite that Cincinnati still took him in the top 5.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:33 pm to BamaBravesPackers
Jalen Reagor was 5'11 4.47.
Pearsall 6'1 4.41.
Jahan Dotson 5'10 4.43
all recent first rounders, just off the top of my head. guarantee theres more.
edit: those arent exact. But they are in the same rough range. Pearsall didnt have the agility Bernard has, neither did Dotson. actually, neither did Reagor, because he couldn't separate in the NFL.
JSN, who you just mentioned, dominated the NFL last year with a similar profile to Germie.
Pearsall 6'1 4.41.
Jahan Dotson 5'10 4.43
all recent first rounders, just off the top of my head. guarantee theres more.
edit: those arent exact. But they are in the same rough range. Pearsall didnt have the agility Bernard has, neither did Dotson. actually, neither did Reagor, because he couldn't separate in the NFL.
JSN, who you just mentioned, dominated the NFL last year with a similar profile to Germie.
This post was edited on 4/24/26 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:39 pm to InkStainedWretch
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I said in the Ty thread, that interview with Lemon last night came across like he’s not all there.
Agree 100%. Lemon is out there and really immature. Granted he's only 21, but the last thing the Steelers need is another diva WR to manage.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:42 pm to 1BamaRTR
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And the Steelers have no true WR no.2 to line up alongside Metcalf.
They just signed Michael Pittman. They have a solid WR core now.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:45 pm to BamaBravesPackers
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I’d be very curious when the last WR was picked top 20 that had a profile of 6’ 1.25” or shorter AND a 40 of 4.48 or worse.
Makai Lemon went at 20 last night. He's 5 11" and ran a 4.48 at his pro day.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:45 pm to RolltidePA
Anyone know where Josh Cuevas will go? I think he's a pretty good football player myself.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:47 pm to RolltidePA
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Makai Lemon went at 20 last night. He's 5 11" and ran a 4.48 at his pro day.
Didn't even think about him
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:48 pm to InkStainedWretch
A DeBoer player BTW.
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:53 pm to RolltidePA
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Makai Lemon went at 20 last night. He's 5 11" and ran a 4.48 at his pro day.
USC announced it at 4.46 for his Pro Day, which is probably why Gemini missed it. But there are other places reporting a little slower as well. Either way, that’s a pretty similar speed and height profile as Bernard.
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