During this time, he received a five-star rating from Kohl's Kicking and was named the nation's top incoming long snapper.

[2] Bernard was also selected as one of two long snappers to play in the 2016 high school Under Armour All-America Game.

[1] Bernard received an athletic scholarship to attend San Diego State where he redshirted the 2016 season due to an ACL injury.

[7] 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).

[8] On January 15, 2024, Bernard was drafted by the Memphis Showboats of the newly formed United Football League (UFL).