A great addition to Jared Bernhardt’s longshot Cinderella story. The former Lacrosse, Maryland, star-turned-footballer made his 53-man roster for the Atlanta Falcons, it was announced Tuesday.
Bernhardt, The top all-American lacrosse player in Maryland, before becoming a Star Division II quarterback at Ferris State last season, overcame long odds to build his roster.With no chance to play in the NFL as a quarterback, he moved to receiver, where he consistently impressed during the preseason. Cameron Batson To make room for Bernhardt,
“I would say that I was surprised Jared Bernard I got a spot on the first 53-man roster, but I’m not. The former Division II quarterback made a lot of headlines this summer for his recent move to wide receiver. It can be said that the Falcons have found a diamond in the rough. His preseason performance speaks for itself,” wrote Ashton Edmonds. Falcons official websiteIn the first game, he made a game-winning catch. In the next game against the Jets, he led all players in receiving yards. Mind you, Bernhardt didn’t start playing wide receiver until this summer. He’s not just in the receiver room, but his versatility as a player will benefit the Falcons offense in general.”
What is Jared Bernhardt’s Career?
?? 2017 Lacrosse Championship Winner (Maryland)
?? named Lacrosse Player of the Year (2021)
?? Playing QB for Ferris State
?? Awarded Conference Player of the Year
?? Won the D2 Soccer Championship
?? Signed with Falcons as WR
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A year ago, after his All-American lacrosse career, he won the Teewarraton Award, which is given to the best player in the nation. I used the NCAA’s extended allowance due to COVID-19 to pursue my last football dream. He quarterbacked Ferris State to his 14-0 record and Division II National title, showing athleticism that made him the best player in college lacrosse a year ago. He racked up 1,273 rushing yards on 145 carries and had 23 touchdowns before switching to wide receiver to catch up in the NFL.
A native of Longwood, Florida, Bernhard holds career records for Lacrosse, Maryland, in points (290), single-season goals (71), goals (202), single-season points (99), and NCAA Tournament goals (18). and points in NCAA tournaments (24).
