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There's a good chance you haven't heard of the player long-time NFL Draft trainer Jordan Luallen describes as the "most explosive athlete I've ever seen in my life."
The man in question is Uar Bernard, a 21-year-old Nigerian defensive tackle who is currently a prospect in the NFL's International Player Program. Unlike many potential draft picks, Bernard has never played a down of college football. But his measurements and numbers at the recent HBCU Showcase demonstrate why NFL teams are starting to take an interest in him.
Bernard is 6-foot-4 and 306 pounds, with 11-inch hand, 36-inch arms, and just six percent body fat. He recorded a 39-inch vertical jump and a 10 foot, 10 inch broad jump – over a foot further than any player at his position at the NFL Scouting Combine. He also runs the 40-yard dash in an astonishing time for his size, clocking in at 4.63 seconds.
And NFL teams are definitely interested. While he wasn't on most people's radars prior to this week, he is reportedly already gaining significant attention as a potential Day 3 pick in this year's NFL Draft.
"His testing numbers, at that size, are truly mind blowing," wrote The Athletic's Bruce Feldman. "Talked to an NFL D-line coach a bit ago who thinks he’s a really interesting three-year project because he’s so raw but such an explosive huge athlete."
We'll see if Bernard finds a home on Day 3 of the NFL draft or if he'll get a chance to prove himself as an undrafted rookie free agent.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Why overlooked target Uar Bernard could be hidden gem
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The man in question is Uar Bernard, a 21-year-old Nigerian defensive tackle who is currently a prospect in the NFL's International Player Program. Unlike many potential draft picks, Bernard has never played a down of college football. But his measurements and numbers at the recent HBCU Showcase demonstrate why NFL teams are starting to take an interest in him.
Bernard is 6-foot-4 and 306 pounds, with 11-inch hand, 36-inch arms, and just six percent body fat. He recorded a 39-inch vertical jump and a 10 foot, 10 inch broad jump – over a foot further than any player at his position at the NFL Scouting Combine. He also runs the 40-yard dash in an astonishing time for his size, clocking in at 4.63 seconds.
And NFL teams are definitely interested. While he wasn't on most people's radars prior to this week, he is reportedly already gaining significant attention as a potential Day 3 pick in this year's NFL Draft.
"His testing numbers, at that size, are truly mind blowing," wrote The Athletic's Bruce Feldman. "Talked to an NFL D-line coach a bit ago who thinks he’s a really interesting three-year project because he’s so raw but such an explosive huge athlete."
We'll see if Bernard finds a home on Day 3 of the NFL draft or if he'll get a chance to prove himself as an undrafted rookie free agent.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Why overlooked target Uar Bernard could be hidden gem
Continue reading...
