Turner Bernard (born August 14, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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High school

Bernard was a three-year starter at Mountain Ridge High School in

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. While at Mountain Ridge, he was a two-time all-state long snapper. During this time, he received a five-star rating from Kohl's Kicking and was named the nation's top incoming long snapper. Bernard was also selected as one of two long snappers to play in the 2016 high school

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. Bernard turned down offers from Utah and Northwestern before choosing to attend

College career

Bernard received an athletic scholarship to attend

where he redshirted the 2016 season due to an ACL injury. Bernard started all 13 games for the 2017, 2018, and 2019 seasons; as well as all four games in the shortened 2020 COVID-19 season. During his time at

, he was known as a fast and accurate snapper.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Bernard was signed as an

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by the Minnesota Vikings on May 1, 2021. He was waived on August 16, 2021.

New Orleans Breakers

Bernard was drafted in the 7th round of the

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by the New Orleans Breakers of the

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(USFL). Bernard played two seasons with the Breakers until the team was dissolved when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

Memphis Showboats

On January 15, 2024, Bernard was drafted by the

of the newly formed United Football League (UFL). He re-signed with the team on August 26, 2024.

References

External links

San Diego State Aztecs bioMinnesota Vikings bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bernard, Turner 1998 births Living people Players of American football from Phoenix, Arizona American football long snappers San Diego State Aztecs football players Minnesota Vikings players New Orleans Breakers (2022) players