If the New York Giants really want to take Notre Dame star Jeremiah Love as their first pick in April's NFL Draft, new reports suggest he won't be available in time for Round 1.
The NY Giants are in an interesting position in the early rounds of the draft. Obviously, after a 4-13 finish in 2025, they could use help in various areas of the roster. However, the team feels they have a long-term option at quarterback with Jackson Dart. This means that when it's time to choose they can take the best player available.
In early mock drafts, the team was linked to various players, including Ohio State stars Carnell Tate and Caleb Downs. However, recent rumors claimed that the organization was relying too heavily on Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiah Love despite having Cam Scatebo as the RB1 option next season.
At last week's combine, Love was impressive and certainly piqued the interest of the NY Giants brain trust in him. However, his performance caught the attention of the entire league, including teams ahead of Big Blue in Round 1. And now it looks like a RB won't be on the board until New York makes their selection.
Titans are favorites to select Jeremiah Love in the 2026 NFL Draft
According to NFL Draft expert Todd McShay, Love is such a "special" talent that he doesn't see the NY Giants going as a back five. However, it wouldn't be "surprised" if he goes to the Arizona Cardinals (No. 2) or Tennessee Titans (No. 3).
Adding to the idea that Love won't make it past the Titans at age three, Pro Football Talk reports that Tennessee is the current betting favorite (+200) to select the six-foot, 214-pound RB who ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the combine last week.
Last year for the Fighting Irish, Love had 199 carries for 1,372 rushing yards, 27 catches for 280 yards and 21 total touchdowns.
