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Commanders land offensive help in Dane Brugler's 7-round mock draft
TL;DR
Dane Brugler's latest mock draft predicts the Washington Commanders will select Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The combination of Love and quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to create significant challenges for opposing defenses.
As the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaches, mock drafts are everywhere you look in the NFL. As the media attempts to determine which teams will draft which players, each NFL team is scrambling to complete top-30 visits, evaluate prospective players, and finalize its draft boards. Once the draft starts on April 23, though, all bets are off. Anything can happen, and there are usually at least a few surprises.
The Athletic's Dane Brugler recently released a seven-round mock draft that suggested the Washington Commanders would select Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 7 overall pick.
A backfield that includes Jayden Daniels and Love would be bad news for defenses. Though the price tag is high for the position, Love has the talent to become a top-five running back before the end of his rookie contract.
He's not wrong, a backfield that includes both Love and Jayden Daniels would be terrifying for opposing defenses. Daniels' ability to move outside the pocket and extend plays is scary enough, but when you add in a dynamic running back like Love, defenses have to be ready for anything. Love is just as capable of catching the ball as he is running it.
During his final two seasons at Notre Dame, Love recorded over 1,100 rushing yards and over 200 receiving yards in each of those seasons. He has 42 touchdowns in his career with the Fighting Irish, and only two of them came in his first season. He is probably the most talented player in this draft class, and if he falls to No. 7, Adam Peters will be hard-pressed to pass on him.
As far as the rest of his picks for Washington, at No. 71, he sends Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurts to the Commanders. Hurst is a riser on draft boards and could be a steal at No. 71 overall.
Here's Brugler's complete mock draft:
- 1.7: Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love
- 3.71: Georgia State WR Ted Hurtst
- 5.147: Texas A&M DT Albert Regis
- 6.187: Florida EDGE Tyreak Sapp
- 6.209: Iowa CB TJ Hall
- 7.223: Maryland OT Alan Herron
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Offensive help in Brugler's new 7-round mock
Q&A
Who is Jeremiyah Love and why is he a top pick for the Commanders?
Jeremiyah Love is a running back from Notre Dame projected to be selected by the Washington Commanders as the No. 7 overall pick due to his dynamic skills and potential to become a top-five running back.
What impact could Jeremiyah Love and Jayden Daniels have on the Commanders' offense?
The pairing of Jeremiyah Love and Jayden Daniels is expected to create a formidable backfield, making it difficult for defenses to predict plays and defend against both the run and pass.
When is the 2026 NFL Draft scheduled to take place?
The 2026 NFL Draft is set to begin on April 23, 2026.
