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If not for Jeremiah Smith, Alabama Crimson Tide receiver Ryan Williams would've been the undisputed best freshman at his position last season. Due partly to the attention Williams will draw for Kalen DeBoer's team this upcoming campaign, NFL draft analyst Todd McShay believes Germie Bernard will enjoy a breakout go-round.
"But Germie Bernard, I'm excited to watch at Alabama," McShay said last Thursday on "The McShay Show." "They think that they got some of their offense rolling, the passing game is gonna get rolling again this year. I think Germie is gonna have a lot more opportunities. The thing about Germie that I liked? He showed up, like, big moments. He would find a way to uncover, get open. ... He's obviously got a superstar true freshman opposite (him) that they're targeting."
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5).© Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Bernard, a senior, previously made stops at Michigan State and Washington. He was a Crimson Tide starter last season, leading the crew with 50 receptions. His 794 yards and two touchdowns ranked second behind Williams. Tight end C.J. Dippre, the team's third-leading pass-catcher a year ago, joined Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots as an undrafted rookie.
Last month, Bernard made a bold claim about the Crimson Tide's receiver room, dubbing it the best in college football.
"We got a lot of speed, we got a lot of strength," Bernard said. "We got guys that can block, we got guys that can make contested catches. We got guys that are tough. We got guys that can get open."
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"But Germie Bernard, I'm excited to watch at Alabama," McShay said last Thursday on "The McShay Show." "They think that they got some of their offense rolling, the passing game is gonna get rolling again this year. I think Germie is gonna have a lot more opportunities. The thing about Germie that I liked? He showed up, like, big moments. He would find a way to uncover, get open. ... He's obviously got a superstar true freshman opposite (him) that they're targeting."
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Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5).© Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Bernard, a senior, previously made stops at Michigan State and Washington. He was a Crimson Tide starter last season, leading the crew with 50 receptions. His 794 yards and two touchdowns ranked second behind Williams. Tight end C.J. Dippre, the team's third-leading pass-catcher a year ago, joined Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots as an undrafted rookie.
Last month, Bernard made a bold claim about the Crimson Tide's receiver room, dubbing it the best in college football.
"We got a lot of speed, we got a lot of strength," Bernard said. "We got guys that can block, we got guys that can make contested catches. We got guys that are tough. We got guys that can get open."
Continue reading...
