By Ray Porter Jr. for Urban Media Today
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bold and well-received move to open Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up to select Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard with the 47th overall pick.
Pittsburgh acquired pick No. 47 and No. 249 from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for picks No. 53, 135, and 237.
Bernard (6-foot-1, 206 pounds) arrives after a highly productive season at Alabama, where he led the Crimson Tide with 64 receptions and 862 receiving yards while finishing tied for fifth in the SEC with seven touchdown catches. A versatile playmaker, he also contributed on the ground with two rushing touchdowns and even completed two passes. His performance earned him semifinalist honors for the Biletnikoff Award.
“We’re very, very excited,” said offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio. “Germie is a tremendous person. We were really impressed with him on his 30 visit—his energy, his character, and who he is as a person. He’s also a very productive player coming from a program with great tradition.”
Bernard joins a wide receiver room that already features DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and Ben Skowronek, adding another dynamic option to the offense.
Later in the third round, the Steelers turned their attention to the quarterback position, selecting Drew Allar out of Penn State with the 76th overall pick.
“Very excited to have Drew in our room,” said quarterbacks coach Tom Arth. “I’ve known him since he was in high school. He’s 6-foot-5, 235 pounds, with big hands—and most importantly, he can really throw the football. He throws it as well as anyone in this draft class.”
The Steelers continued to add on the defensive side of the ball with their second third-round selection, taking Georgia cornerback Daylen Everett.
“Coming from a program like Georgia, he’s played in a lot of big games,” said defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. “He has over 40 starts, he finds the football, and we were really impressed with his personality and seriousness about the game when we met him.”
Pittsburgh closed out the third round by reinforcing the offensive line, selecting Iowa guard/tackle Gennings Dunker.
“It’s been a pretty good night getting Dunker,” said offensive line coach James Campen. “He’s a good football player from a well-coached program. He has great pad level, strong footwork, and position flexibility. Right now, we see him primarily at guard, with tackle as a secondary option.”
After addressing the offensive line in the first round, the Steelers used Day 2 to add playmakers on offense, depth at quarterback, and a physical presence in the secondary—continuing a balanced approach as they reshape the roster.
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