Jan 8, 2025, 01:08 PM ET

Alabama failed to qualify for the College Football Playoff and then struggled offensively in a 19-13 loss to Michigan last month in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

“I think we’ll make it really far this year,” Bernard said of next season’s prospects.

Bernard transferred to Alabama from Washington on the heels of Kalen DeBoer’s move to Tuscaloosa after Nick Saban retired.

Bernard was first on the team with 50 receptions, and second in receiving yards (794) and receiving touchdowns (2) this season behind star freshman Ryan Williams.