Bernard, who also has a trio of Mountain West Conference programs on his offer sheet, looks like one of the most promising prospects at his position in the region and is building on an impressive off-season that included an MVP showing at Washington's Rising Stars Camp.
Washington signed the top-rated player from Liberty in the 2019 class, four-star offensive lineman Troy Fautanu, and have also targeted 2020 four-star tight end Moliki Matavao, who ranks No. 2 at his position in next year's group. Teammate Zephaniah Maea also made it up to Montlake for a visit this weekend.
The Huskies hold a pledge from the top-rated receiver in the Las Vegas area in the current class, four-star wideout Rome Odunze of Bishop Gorman, and have clearly identified Bernard as an early priority.
"Washington is a real nice school from what I have seen on my visit," Bernard told 247Sports. "They have a real good staff . What stood out to me the most is the coaches and the staff members on how they enjoyed having me there. The conversations were great; they all took their time explaining to me on how important it is to keep my grades up and attitude positive. The atmosphere was really enjoyable. This offer is big in my recruitment."
Bernard is an impressive athlete who excels in one on one match-ups, can gain separation early in the route and shows elite body control on the perimeter to go up for the football. He displays a great feel for the position and is a natural pass-catcher, making him one of the players to monitor in the next few years.
Through five games as a sophomore this season, Bernard is averaging over 15 yards per reception.
Roof interview with this guy makes him sound like a near Husky lock. He’s only visited UW, his coach in high school calls himself a Chris Petersen disciple.
“ We’ve talked about Bernard before on this site, but there’s good reason to re-visit this prospect and talk about him in depth now — he’s about to make a decision.
“I’m going to talk to my parents and it will be very soon”, Bernard said, “I’m not waiting because I have a pretty good idea.”
Kasen Williams floor. Not as fast as Rome or Jalen but strong, with ball skills. Should be a great red zone option. And obviously young enough to get faster.
Kasen Williams floor. Not as fast as Rome or Jalen but strong, with ball skills. Should be a great red zone option. And obviously young enough to get faster.
Kasen Williams floor. Not as fast as Rome or Jalen but strong, with ball skills. Should be a great red zone option. And obviously young enough to get faster.
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Washington signed the top-rated player from Liberty in the 2019 class, four-star offensive lineman Troy Fautanu, and have also targeted 2020 four-star tight end Moliki Matavao, who ranks No. 2 at his position in next year's group. Teammate Zephaniah Maea also made it up to Montlake for a visit this weekend.
The Huskies hold a pledge from the top-rated receiver in the Las Vegas area in the current class, four-star wideout Rome Odunze of Bishop Gorman, and have clearly identified Bernard as an early priority.
"Washington is a real nice school from what I have seen on my visit," Bernard told 247Sports. "They have a real good staff . What stood out to me the most is the coaches and the staff members on how they enjoyed having me there. The conversations were great; they all took their time explaining to me on how important it is to keep my grades up and attitude positive. The atmosphere was really enjoyable. This offer is big in my recruitment."
Bernard is an impressive athlete who excels in one on one match-ups, can gain separation early in the route and shows elite body control on the perimeter to go up for the football. He displays a great feel for the position and is a natural pass-catcher, making him one of the players to monitor in the next few years.
Through five games as a sophomore this season, Bernard is averaging over 15 yards per reception.
“ We’ve talked about Bernard before on this site, but there’s good reason to re-visit this prospect and talk about him in depth now — he’s about to make a decision.
“I’m going to talk to my parents and it will be very soon”, Bernard said, “I’m not waiting because I have a pretty good idea.”