Jeremiyah Love 2026 NFL mock draft: latest prediction for Notre Dame Running Back

The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching fast and league scouts are solidifying their big boards. Running Back Jeremiyah Love could be among the players who hear their name called early in Pittsburgh this week when the NFL welcomes its newest class of rookies.

USA TODAY Sports has all the latest on where the prospect out of Notre Dame may land.

Here's how USA TODAY's latest mock draft currently projects draft day will play out for the former college star.

Jeremiyah Love 2026 NFL Draft prediction: Pick No. 4 overall, Tennessee Titans

Nate Davis' Fit Analysis:

Sorry, but I'm going to take credit for the Love-to-Tennessee momentum that started five minutes after the scouting combine ended. Could new coach Robert Saleh lobby GM Mike Borgonzi for another defensive cornerstone like LB Sonny Styles? Of course. But more importantly whats the best way to advance the development of QB Cam Ward, last years No. 1 overall pick? How about giving him a player perhaps adjacent to Saquon Barkley or Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs in terms of game-breaking ability and versatility? Love is an every-down back, one whos averaged 6.9 yards per carry and caught 55 passes over the past two seasons. (Yes, he could probably survive as a pure receiver in the league.) The Titans could keep Love's usage in check as a rookie with RB Tony Pollard under contract for one more season. But pairing Love and Ward could potentially create an offense primed to surge ticket sales when the Titans move into their new stadium in 2027.

Ayrton Ostly's Big Board Rank: No. 3

The 2026 class features yet another clear-cut No. 1 running back. Love is far and away the top player at the position with a skill set tailored to the modern NFL. He's a three-down running back with size (6-foot, 214 pounds) and breakaway speed to score at any moment. His receiving skills mean he's a true three-down back. He averaged 4.50 yards after contact per attempt this season.

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