[1] He attended Evangel Christian Academy and played track and football, being a team captain in the latter.
[4] Bernard-Converse saw immediate playing time as a true freshman, totaling in 13 appearances (nine of which he started) 59 tackles, fifth-best on the team, two sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and an interception.
[1][7] Bernard-Converse started all 14 games in 2021, being named first-team all-conference after leading the team with 11 pass breakups.
[11] Bernard-Converse was selected, on his 23rd birthday, in the sixth round (204th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft by the New York Jets.
[16] He made his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, appearing on seven special teams snaps.