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Daniel Jeremiah won't rule out Jeremiyah Love falling to the Chiefs
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NFL Draft Expert Daniel Jeremiah suggests that the Kansas City Chiefs may still consider drafting running back prospect Jeremiyah Love if he's available. He emphasizes the importance of enhancing the run game, especially with Patrick Mahomes recovering from an injury.
NFL Draft Expert Daniel Jeremiah recently appeared on 'The Joe Klatt Show' to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft. During the conversation, he mentioned that the Kansas City Chiefs are still interested in top running back prospect Jeremiyah Love if he's available.
"If Jeremiyah Love is there, I think all bets are off," said Jeremiah. (Kenneth) Walker was him and (Zach) Charbonnet. That was a tag team, group there in Seattle."
Love has often been linked to going to the Chiefs in the draft before the free-agent signing of Kenneth Walker III.
"You'd like to have more than one (running) back, and it's like, oh, this is electric. Well, I can use him in so many different ways. (Patrick) Mahomes is coming off an injury, so we're going to ease him back in. We're going; we brought Eric Bieniemy back to be the offensive coordinator. We want to get this run game going now," said Jeremiah, "I've got two guys, and they're going to complement each other very well. We can really get the run game going."
In 2025, Love rushed 199 times for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging 6.9 yards per carry. He also tallied 27 receptions for 280 yards and three receiving touchdowns, earning finalist status for the Heisman Trophy.
"Both these guys can catch the ball, and Love is like a legit slot receiver. If you wanted to put him out there, he can go out there. You can make a case he might be the best slot, probably the best slot receiver in this draft, to keep the theme alive," said Jeremiah, "Think about the creativity, the screen games, the fun coming back to the Kansas City offense, and the biggest point of all is just the Mahomes thing…Coming off that injury, let's take the load off of him a little bit."
The Chiefs signed Walker to a multiyear deal this offseason after he rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns in 2025. He was also impactful in the passing game with 31 receptions for 282 yards and was the Super Bowl LX MVP.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Daniel Jeremiah won't rule out Jeremiyah Love falling to the Chiefs
Q&A
What did Daniel Jeremiah say about Jeremiyah Love and the Chiefs?
Daniel Jeremiah indicated that the Chiefs are still interested in drafting Jeremiyah Love if he is available, highlighting his potential to enhance the team's run game.
How could Jeremiyah Love complement the Chiefs' current roster?
Jeremiyah Love could provide a dynamic addition to the Chiefs' backfield, complementing other running backs and helping to strengthen the run game as Patrick Mahomes returns from injury.
What impact does Kenneth Walker III's signing have on the Chiefs' interest in Jeremiyah Love?
While Kenneth Walker III's signing initially seemed to reduce the likelihood of Love joining the Chiefs, Jeremiah's comments suggest that Love remains a viable option if he falls in the draft.
