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 NewsSep 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 ImagesOct 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 ImagesOct 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 ImagesNov 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 ImagesNov 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 ImagesNov 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 ImagesOct 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 ImagesOct 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 ImagesSep 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 ImagesSep 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 ImagesSep 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 ImagesSep 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 ImagesMichigan 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 Sports1 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftDec 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 News1 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftDec 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 News2 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftSep 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 Images3 / 17Former Steeler Breiden Fehoko calls draft an 'absolute disaster'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 Images4 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftOct 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 Images5 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftNov 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 Images6 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftNov 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 Images7 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftNov 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 Images8 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftOct 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 Images9 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftOct 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 Images10 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftSep 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 Images11 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftSep 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 Images12 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftSep 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 Images13 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftSep 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 Images14 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftMichigan 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, 2022.15 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftMichigan 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, 2022.16 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftMichigan 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).17 / 17Photos of Steelers' newest wide receiver from 2026 NFL DraftNov 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 SportsAs 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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