Much like Nakeie Montgomery earlier in the week, 2021 Tewaaraton Award winner Jared Bernhardt took the field for Maryland’s Pro Day on Wednesday in front of 45 scouts from 29 NFL teams.
Bernhardt, who won a Division II national championship as the starting quarterback for Ferris State this fall, worked out as a quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back.
Jared Bernhardt getting some throwing in at Maryland pro day as well. pic.twitter.com/FpanDxXtO9
— Jacob Richman (@JacobHRichman) March 30, 2022
.@TerpsMLax all-time leader in goals and points, now NFL prospect? Jared Bernhardt showing out at #Maryland’s Pro Day. Plenty more today on @wjz. Hey @PaulRabil where’s BB? pic.twitter.com/sMzgB21Utk
— Danny Favret (@Danny_Favret) March 30, 2022
JB1 showed out today. Pure athlete.#BeTheBest pic.twitter.com/vOiG7HcKm7
— Maryland Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) March 30, 2022
Bernhardt thrived this fall in the triple-option offense at Ferris State, winning GLIAC Player of the Year honors. He accumulated 1,273 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns on 145 carries and also completed 87 of 123 passing attempts for 1,322 yards and 11 touchdowns. In the national championship game — a 58-17 win over Valdosta State — Bernhardt ran 14 times for 148 yards and three touchdowns. He did not attempt a pass in that game.
While speaking to media after his Pro Day performance, Bernhardt appeared laser-focused on getting his shot in the NFL. His late father, Jim, father was on the football staffs of Penn State and the Houston Texans.
The all-time leading point scorer in Maryland men’s lacrosse history did not dismiss a return to lacrosse, though.
“I think there may be something there,” he said, though he acknowledged that he hasn’t picked up a stick in awhile.
Former lacrosse All-American and 2021 Tewaaraton Award Winner Jared Bernhardt on if he still sees lacrosse as part of his future:
— Wesley Brown (@W_Brown21) March 30, 2022
“I think there may be something there.” pic.twitter.com/V8e7dQGtoO
JARED BERNHARDT
PRO DAY MEASUREMENTS
Height: 6-1 1/8
Weight: 189
40-yard dash: 4.70
Broad jump: 9.10
Shuttle: 4.21
3-cone drill: 6.89
Vertical: 32