Washington Commanders ‘Love’ Superstar NFL Draft Prospect

TL;DR

The Washington Commanders are eyeing Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love as a potential pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They hold the seventh overall pick and hope Love falls to them, as he is highly regarded by many teams.

Key points

2026 NFL Draft starts on April 23.
Washington Commanders hold the seventh overall pick.
Jeremiyah Love is a top-ranked running back prospect.
The team is interested in upgrading their offense.
Love may not be available at the seventh pick.

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The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off next Thursday, on April 23. That’s when the Washington Commanders, barring a trade, will be using the seventh overall pick in the first round on one of this year’s top talents.

Many draft experts expect the Commanders to target a prospect at a specific position, such as an edge rusher, receiver, or defensive back. However, there are other talented prospects who could be in play.

Acording to Essentially Sports’ NFL insider Tony Pauline, the Commanders also “love” Notre Dame running back prospect Jeremiyah Love.

“Several people tell me the team will jump all over Jeremiyah Love if he falls into their laps, with the direct quote being, “The team loves Love.” He’d be an additional weapon for Jayden Daniels, who’s coming off an injury-plagued season, and would end Washington’s running-back-by-committee approach. He has the potential to upgrade the offense instantly, but the Commanders can only get him if he makes it out of the top five.”

Tony Pauline on Commanders/Jeremiyah Love

A lot of teams are big fans of Love heading into the draft. He’s the top-ranked player on several draft boards. The problem is, only one team will get him, and Love may not slip to the seventh pick, where Washington is slated to pick.

The Commanders have just six selections in the NFL Draft, meaning they don’t really have the draft capital to move up for Love, unless Washington is ready to part with players and/or future draft compensation too. Love is expected to be a top-five pick, but there are several teams likely wishing he could slip a bit further, and Washington appears to be one of them.

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Q&A

What position is Jeremiyah Love expected to play in the NFL?

Jeremiyah Love is expected to play as a running back in the NFL.

Why do the Washington Commanders want Jeremiyah Love?

The Commanders believe Love could enhance their offense and provide a solution to their running-back-by-committee approach.

What is the significance of the Commanders' seventh overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The seventh overall pick is crucial for the Commanders as they aim to secure top talent like Jeremiyah Love, who may not be available if he is selected in the top five.