Second-Round Mock Sees Steelers Trade Ahead Of Ravens For WR Germie Bernard
The Pittsburgh Steelers say they’re proud of choosing Max Iheanachor with the twenty first general choose. And given their immense potential, they’d be proper to really feel that method. But they have been additionally prepared to take Makai Lemon at that choose, earlier than the Philadelphia Eagles sniped them. PFF’s Bradley Locker posted a second-round mock draft. In it, the Steelers obtained aggressive and traded as much as the forty fourth choose, one spot forward of the Baltimore Ravens, to land Alabama WR Germie Bernard.
“Jets general manager Darren Mougey has already established himself as a prolific trade artist, and with New York boasting just one more pick in the top 100, the Steelers could help grant more Day 2 capital. Following Pittsburgh’s selection of Max Iheanachor at Pick 21, the team will likely pivot to wide receiver — and may try to usurp the Ravens at 45. Bernard’s career 6.4 yards after the catch per reception and 2.5% drop rate would mesh well inside next to DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr,” Locker wrote.
While the Steelers missed out on their receiver in spherical one, there are many choices in spherical two. Only 4 receivers went within the first spherical, and tons of candidates stay. Not getting Lemon stings somewhat. But Pittsburgh has greater than sufficient probabilities to land a distinction maker within the second spherical.
Germie Bernard would be an excellent choice. Locker mentions his capacity to make issues occur after the catch, one of many strongest factors in his sport. He runs good routes, understands leverage, and is shifty sufficient to get open rapidly if he can beat press protection. All of these traits make him a perfect match with what DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. already convey to the offense. And all of them are paramount if a sure 42-year-old quarterback results in the black and gold once more in 2026.
Yet, Locker might be proper that the Steelers would want to maneuver up. If they stand pat, they will nonetheless have receivers obtainable to them on the 53rd choose. But Bernard is among the greatest remaining receivers. He’s there, together with Denzel Boston, Chris Brazzell II, and Zachariah Branch.
But after lacking out on Lemon, some insiders assume the Steelers are more likely to move up for a receiver on Friday. And in the event that they love Germie Bernard sufficient, they in all probability ought to. With three third-round picks – and two fourth-rounders, the Steelers have the ammunition essential to make a transfer in the event that they really feel it is the suitable match. Bernard can be that, and he is one of the vital intriguing receivers nonetheless on the board.
