2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Micah Bernard, RB, Utah
Player Data
| Name, Jersey # | Micah Bernard, #2 |
| School (Code) | UTUN |
| DOB, Class Yr | N/A, 5th-year Junior. |
| Height, Weight | 6000, 201 |
| 40 Yd Dash | N/A |
| Position/Depth | RB, #1 |
| Honors/Captainship | N/A |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2022/2023 |
| Games Watched | AZUN, @COUN, CASC, FLUN (2023) |
| Scout Name / Date | Ryan Vidales 9/4/23 |
Per Year Stats
| 2023 | 1 GP, 7 Car, 45 Rush Yds, 2 Rec, 6 Rec Yds |
| 2022 | 14 GP, 106 Car, 533 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TD, 34 Rec, 314 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD, 3 KR, 79 KR Yds |
| 2021 | 14 GP, 87 Car, 523 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TD, 26 Rec, 251 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TD, 12 Tkls |
| 2020 | 5 GP, 15 Car, 76 Rush Yds, 4 Rec, 25 Rec Yds, 1 Tkl |
| 2019 | DNP (Redshirt Year) |
Player Summary:
Fifth-year junior with a compact build, a well-built lower half, and a low center of gravity. A physical runner who absorbs contact well and flashes proficient contact balance & body control. Runs confidently behind his pads and keeps his lower half driving through contact. Sets up blocks well and presses gaps patiently. One-cut back with notable instincts, vision, and short-area quickness to attack open running lanes without hesitation. Has a versatile skill set to run the ball inside and outside the tackles. Sufficient initial quickness to beat defenders to the edge and disrupt gap responsibilities in the interior. Adequate burst/acceleration when he reaches the second level limits his ceiling as a playmaker with the ball in his hands. Most valuable as a pass catcher out of the backfield. Boasts strong hands and route-running ability; Proven to be a reliable outlet who can accumulate YAC in mass when matched up with linebackers in one-on-one situations. Willing blocker with active eyes and capable play strength to compete at the POA against interior DL and EDGE rushers. Breaks tackles with a tough, power-based running style, but displays insufficient elusiveness, twitch, and stop-start ability in the open field. Ball security can be suspect at times. Has split carries throughout his entire Utah career, so his ability to be a number-one feature back at the next level remains questionable.
Scheme Fit:
Third-down back in a spread-heavy scheme
Power Statement:
Bernard is a well-rounded running back with a durable frame, high-level toughness, dependable receiving ability, and solid overall play speed.