Terrel Bernard is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Bills drafted him with the 86th pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He replaced Tremaine Edmunds as the starting linebacker for the Buffalo Bills in 2023. He started 27 games in the regular season combining for 143 total and 84 solo tackles in 2023, as per Pro Football Reference. Bernard along will Josh Allen were named as the two capitals of Buffalo Bills in 2024 preseason. He has made 46 appearances over three seasons recording 269 combined tackles in the NFL, as per ESPN.
A native of La Porte, Texas, Bernard attended La Porte High School. He won the all-district honoree three times at LPHS. Bernard was ranked 106th in-state recruit by ESPN and 140th by 247Sports, according to Baylor Bears' official website. Bernard committed to Baylor University in 2017. Being redshirted as a freshman, Bernard appeared in 11 of the 13 games in 2018. He finished the season earning a spot in the Big 12 All-Academic first team. He is an eight-time Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll, as per Baylor Bears' official website. Bernard had a remarkable senior year as he put in a career-high 62 solo tackles in 2021. Bernard also averaged 16 yards per interception as he combined for 317 tackles in college, as per Sports Reference.
Terrel Bernard's mother
Terrel Bernard was born to Laura Spain Bernard in La Porte, Texas. He was raised by his mother and spent most of his childhood with his grandparents. Laura talks about how Bernard’s grandfather passed his work ethic to Terrel during an interview released on the Buffalo Bills' official website. However, there is no information available about his father on the internet.
Laura Bernard's profession
Laura Spain Bernard is the mother of Terrel Bernard. She grew up in La Porte, Texas, according to the Buffalo Bills' official website. According to her LinkedIn profile, Laura works as a registered nurse at Pacific Northwest Trinity Group.
What is the nationality of Terrel Bernard's mother?
Laura Bernard holds American nationality and citizenship.
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FAQs on Terrel Bernard
A. The Buffalo Bills drafted Terrel Bernard as the 89th overall pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
A. Terrel Bernard wears the jersey No. 43 for the Buffalo Bills, as of January 2025.
A. Terrel Bernard attended Baylor University from 2017 to 2021.
A. Terrel Bernard was born in La Porte, Texas on May 17, 1999.
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