Jason Burgos
If the New York Giants really want to take Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love with their first pick in April’s NFL Draft, new reports suggest he won’t be available by the time they are on the clock in Round 1.
The NY Giants are in an interesting position in the opening round 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 Jaxson Dart. It means they can take the best player available when it’s their time to make a pick.
In early mock drafts, the team was linked to a variety of players, including Ohio State stars Carnell Tate and Caleb Downs. However, recent rumors claimed the organization was very high on Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiyah Love despite having Cam Skattebo as an RB1 option next season.
At last week’s combines, Love was impressive and surely intensified the interest the NY Giants brain trust would have in him. However, his performance caught the attention of the entire league, including the teams ahead of Big Blue in Round 1. And now it seems like the RB won’t be on the board by the time New York makes their selection.
Titans are the favorite to select Jeremiyah Love in 2026 NFL Draft
According to NFL Draft expert Todd McShay, Love is a “special” talent that he does not see falling past the NY Giants at five. However, he would not be “shocked” if he goes to the Arizona Cardinals (No.2) or Tennessee Titans (No.3).
Adding to the idea that Love won’t fall past the Titans at 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.
Love had 199 carries for 1,372 rushing yards, 27 catches for 280 yards and 21 total touchdowns last year for the Fighting Irish.
