Steelers trade up to draft Alabama WR Germie Bernard after missing out on Makai Lemon in 1st round
After losing Makai Lemon to the Eagles in the first round, Pittsburgh traded up to get a receiver in the second round.
After missing out on Makai Lemon during Thursday’s first round of the 2026 NFL Draft , the Pittsburgh Steelers got a pass-catcher in the second round on Friday. The Steelers drafted Alabama receiver Germie Bernard, trading with the Indianapolis Colts to move up from the No. 53 pick to the No.
47 selection. Pittsburgh also included picks No. 135 (fourth round) and 237 (seventh round) in its deal with the Colts, receiving a lower seventh-rounder (No.
249) in return. #Colts trade 47, 249 #Steelers trade 53, 135, 237 https://t. co/yfJXeyMCPT — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 25, 2026 Last season, Bernard led the Crimson Tide with 64 receptions for 862 yards and seven touchdowns.
He added 101 rushing yards with two scores on 18 carries. In his four college seasons, which include stints with Michigan State and Washington, the 6-foot-1 receiver compiled 155 catches for 2,203 yards and 13 TDs, averaging 14. 2 yards per reception.