Giovani Bernard was drafted No. 37 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2013 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 135 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 5 · #37 overall
Giovani Bernard North Carolina Draft
Giovani Bernard was drafted No. 37 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2013 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 135 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #37
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 135
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 4214th at North Carolina
The pick
How Giovani Bernard came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'8" · 202 lbs
- Hometown
- Davie, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 93 prospect73.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
135 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 135
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 4214th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4198% of career value
- Final season
- 20229 years after the draft
Around pick 37
Who came off the board on either side of Giovani Bernard.
Stanford · 3× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame
West Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl
North Carolina in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#268
Derrick Fenner
RB · SEA · 1989
North Carolina
#35
Javonte Williams
RB · DEN · 2021
North Carolina
#196
Kelvin Bryant
RB · WAS · 1983
North Carolina
#107
Michael Carter
RB · NYJ · 2021
North Carolina
#104
Leon Johnson
RB · NYJ · 1997
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Giovani Bernard in the 2013 NFL Draft
Giovani Bernard is a Running back out of North Carolina selected No. 37 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2013 NFL Draft. 135 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Giovani Bernard drafted?
Giovani Bernard was selected No. 37 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/giovani-bernard.
What college did Giovani Bernard play for?
Giovani Bernard played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Giovani Bernard's NFL career turn out?
135 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/giovani-bernard.