Former Lake Brantley two-sport standout Jared Bernhardt, a first-team lacrosse All-American for Maryland, said this week he is planning to use his fifth year of college eligibility as a grad student to play football for Ferris State of Michigan, a Division II program.
Bernhardt was an Orlando Sentinel All-Area quarterback and the lacrosse player of the year as a senior. He was honored as the area boys athlete of the year for 2015-16.
Bernhardt’s fourth year of college lacrosse ended prematurely in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. An NCAA waiver granted to spring sports athletes would allow him to stay on with the Terrapins for another season and likely break Maryland’s all-time record for goals scored.