New Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard shares a birthday with Aaron Rodgers, both born on December 2. Bernard, a 2026 second-round rookie, was highlighted by sports writer Amanda Godsey for this surprising connection.
Key points
Germie Bernard is a new wide receiver for the Steelers.
He shares a birthday with Aaron Rodgers on December 2.
Rodgers was born in 1983, Bernard in 2003.
Amanda Godsey highlighted this connection in her reporting.
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New Steelers WR shares surprising connection with Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers may not currently be on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster, but one of the team's newest wide receivers shares one similarity with the future Hall of Fame quarterback.
Courtesy of Pittsburgh sports writer Amanda Godsey bringing the surprising detail to light, Rodgers and the Steelers' 2026 second-round rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard share a birthday on December 2, with Rodgers being born in 1983 compared to Bernard's 2003.
Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) evades a tackle by Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) dives for a score at the pylon with Wisconsin defensive back Preston Zachman (14), Wisconsin defensive back D'Yoni Hill (5) and Wisconsin linebacker Tackett Curtis (4) unable to make the stop at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Q&A
What is the birthday connection between Germie Bernard and Aaron Rodgers?
Germie Bernard and Aaron Rodgers both share a birthday on December 2, with Rodgers born in 1983 and Bernard in 2003.
Who is Germie Bernard and what is his role with the Steelers?
Germie Bernard is a 2026 second-round rookie wide receiver recently signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What significance does sharing a birthday with Aaron Rodgers have for Germie Bernard?
Sharing a birthday with Aaron Rodgers may enhance Bernard's profile and connection to a future Hall of Famer as he begins his NFL career.
How did Amanda Godsey reveal the connection between Bernard and Rodgers?
Amanda Godsey, a Pittsburgh sports writer, brought the surprising birthday connection to light through her reporting.
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Oct 18, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) scores the game-winning touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; A long pass to a wide open Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) is just a shade too long and falls incomplete during the second half of the game with LSU at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) carries the ball after a reception against the Louisiana State Tigers during the second quarter of the game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; A long pass to a wide open Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) is just a shade too long and falls incomplete during the second half of the game with LSU at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Oct 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) makes a catch with Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) and Vanderbilt defensive back Jordan Matthews (6) nearby at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama downed Vanderbilt 30-14. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Oct 18, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs with the ball in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Sep 6, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) dives for a score at the pylon with Wisconsin defensive back Preston Zachman (14), defensive back D'Yoni Hill (5) and linebacker Tackett Curtis (4) unable to make the stop at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) tries to make a move on Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Michigan State wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) scores a touchdown against Western Michigan during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.
Michigan State wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs for a first down against Akron during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.
Michigan State wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) reaches for a catch against Akron cornerback Jalen Hooks (29) during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The play was called a pass interference committed by Akron cornerback Jalen Hooks (29).
Nov 12, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs through a tackle by Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Christian Braswell (6) in the third quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) evades a tackle by Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) evades a tackle by Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) dives for a score at the pylon with Wisconsin defensive back Preston Zachman (14), Wisconsin defensive back D'Yoni Hill (5) and Wisconsin linebacker Tackett Curtis (4) unable to make the stop at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) scores the game-winning touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; A long pass to a wide open Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) is just a shade too long and falls incomplete during the second half of the game with LSU at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
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Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL Draft
Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) carries the ball after a reception against the Louisiana State Tigers during the second quarter of the game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
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Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL Draft
Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; A long pass to a wide open Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) is just a shade too long and falls incomplete during the second half of the game with LSU at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
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Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL Draft
Oct 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) makes a catch with Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) and Vanderbilt defensive back Jordan Matthews (6) nearby at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama downed Vanderbilt 30-14. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
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Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL Draft
Oct 18, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs with the ball in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
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Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) dives for a score at the pylon with Wisconsin defensive back Preston Zachman (14), defensive back D'Yoni Hill (5) and linebacker Tackett Curtis (4) unable to make the stop at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) tries to make a move on Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Michigan State wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) scores a touchdown against Western Michigan during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.
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Michigan State wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs for a first down against Akron during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.
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Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL Draft
Michigan State wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) reaches for a catch against Akron cornerback Jalen Hooks (29) during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The play was called a pass interference committed by Akron cornerback Jalen Hooks (29).
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Nov 12, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs through a tackle by Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Christian Braswell (6) in the third quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
As the NFL world awaits Rodgers' decision, the Steelers added a plethora of offensive talent to their roster via the 2026 NFL Draft, including Bernard, offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, and offensive guard Gennings Dunker.
Bernard, who was selected with the No. 47 overall pick after the Steelers traded up with the Indianapolis Colts, is uniquely versatile in that he can line up out wide, in the slot, or even out of the backfield. And you guessed it, he's drawn plenty of Deebo Samuel comparisons.
Hopefully, the Rodgers-Bernard connection will be more than just a shared birthday, and the two can create one of the most devastating veteran quarterback-rookie wide receiver combinations in 2026.
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