Turner Bernard

Turner Bernard (born August 14, 1998) is an American football long snapper for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at San Diego State.

High school
Bernard was a three-year starter at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, Arizona. 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 Under Armour All-America Game. Bernard turned down offers from Utah and Northwestern before choosing to attend San Diego State.

College career
Bernard received an athletic scholarship to attend San Diego State 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 San Diego State, he was known as a fast and accurate snapper.

Minnesota Vikings
Bernard was signed as an undrafted free agent 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 2022 USFL draft by the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (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 Memphis Showboats of the newly formed United Football League (UFL).