Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota. 

Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans. 

So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.

Player Information

Player: Germie Bernard

School: Alabama

Height/Weight: 6-1, 209 lbs.

Player Background

– 4-Star Recruit

– Gatorade Player of the Year in Nevada in High School

– Played Basketball and Track in High School

– Transferred from Michigan State to Washington before landing at Alabama

Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season

– 91 Receptions

– 1,341 Receiving Yards

– 14.7 Yards Per Reception

– 6 Touchdowns

Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season 

– 71.8 PFF Receiving Grade

– 6.5 Yards After Contact Per Reception

– 2.05 Yards Per Reception Run

– Average Depth of Target of 10.3 Yards

– 7 Contested Catches

Player Traits

– Good contact balance 

– Excellent body control as a runner and in the air

– Has the size and strength to be a fun slot option

– Strong, reliable hands

– Vision and awareness to track the ball

Player Summary

Germie Bernard is another Alabama wide receiver with the makings of an NFL wide receiver. He took a while to make it to Tuscaloosa, but he made an impact in his lone season with the Crimson Tide. I really appreciate his contact balance, he shows both in terms of his blower body skills, as well as his strength. He also boasts strong hands, making him a quarterback’s best friend and a reliable target at the next level. Where he could really thrive and develop is in the slot position as a wide receiver if he can focus his efforts there. Everything about his size and skillset makes me think that is what he is made for. Lots to watch on Alabama every fall, but don’t forget about him.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama