Ex-NFL GM: Jeremiyah Love an ideal fit for New York Giants

Ex-NFL GM: Jeremiyah Love an ideal fit for New York Giants

Former NFL general manager and draft analyst Mike Mayock believes Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love could be an excellent addition for the New York Giants in the 2026 NFL draft.

Love, widely regarded as one of the top prospects overall and unlikely to last beyond the top 10 selections, brings a versatile skill set that aligns well with certain offensive schemes.

Mayock highlighted the Giants' potential selection at No. 5 as particularly intriguing, alongside the Tennessee Titans at No. 4. He emphasized the value of a measured approach to Love's rookie workload to ensure long-term development.

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"I think Tennessee at No. 4 and the Giants at No. 5 are intriguing for him," Mayock told Betway. "I'm a John Harbaugh fan, and John knows how to run the football and how to support a running back. Love and (Cam) Skattebo are a really intriguing mix and match. I wouldn't want to wear out Love in Year 1. I would love to pair him with somebody of quality, where you could have a two-back system, and ideally find him somewhere around 15 to 18 touches a game. Let him get immersed. I think he’d be a great fit there and would really help with the young quarterback, Jaxson Dart.

"I don’t even know if he gets to five, though. At four, I think Tennessee’s intriguing also. You’ve got Cam Ward, and Brian Daboll also knows how to run the football. They’ve got another situation there that I like. Robert Saleh is really solid. Even though he’s a defensive guy, the system he comes out of in San Francisco is about running the ball, wide zone, play action. I think Love fits that to a tee, and I love either of those situations for him."

Mayock's assessment highlights Love's potential to thrive in a balanced, run-oriented attack that supports quarterback development while protecting the young back from early overuse.

Such a fit could provide the Giants with a dynamic complement in the backfield, enhancing their ground game under head coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy.

Love with Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. could create a new variation of Earth, Wind, and Fire.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Ex-NFL GM: Jeremiyah Love an ideal fit for New York Giants