With the 2026 NFL Draft getting underway on Thursday, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love could become the highest-drafted RB since Saquon Barkley went No. 1 to the New York Giants in 2018.
Regarded by many as the best skill position player in the class, Love has reported interest from multiple teams in the top five. Could he go as high as third to the Arizona Cardinals? The consensus top RB in the draft, Love all but figures to hear his name called very early in Thursday's first round. Which team will make the splash move?
Below, we’ll break down our Jeremiyah Love most likely landing spots and prediction for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Jeremiyah Love 2026 NFL Draft Projections, Payouts
As for which team drafts Love, predictions depend on who and what you read. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, for example, has the Tennessee Titans acquiring his services.
On Wednesday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that if the Cardinals stay at the third pick, they'll take Love, which is having an impact on many predictions.
Love currently returns a 1.17x payout on "Yes" to be selected in the top five picks on PrizePicks Team Picks, also returning a 4.54x payout on "No." He's the third favorite of all players to go in the top five, trailing only Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey and Ohio State LB Arvell Reese.
Recent reports from ESPN indicate that the Giants may not pass up Love if he lasts until fifth overall.
Here are the payouts for some of the favorite teams to take Love on Thursday night, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
NFL Draft payouts are live as of writing and are subject to change.
- Tennessee Titans: Yes 2.38x | No 1.53x No
- Arizona Cardinals: 3.44x Yes | 1.25x No
- New York Giants: 5.26x Yes | 1.09x No
- Washington Commanders: 7.69x Yes | 1.05x No
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Jeremiyah Love Landing Spots: Cardinals, Titans, Giants Among Leaders
It’s no surprise that the Cardinals and Titans, holders of the third and fourth picks, are reportedly considering Love. The Cardinals ranked 31st out of 32 teams in rushing yards per game last season, averaging 93.1. The Titans were just one spot up in 30th at 93.5.
Michael Carter was the Cardinals' leading rusher in 2025 at 333 total yards, the lowest of any team leader in the NFL and the fifth-lowest by a season rushing leader in team history, with the worst four occurring during 12-game seasons.
Tyler Allgeier was signed to compete with James Conner, who's coming off injury, but Love would be an upgrade across the board.
For Tennessee, Tony Pollard ran for 1,082 yards, with 52% of them coming in the last six games of the season. Can the Titans expect that again in 2025, a contract year for both him and backup Tyjae Spears? As a team, the Titans ranked 25th in rushing DVOA, per FTN.
The Giants are an interesting case study. They had the fifth-best rushing game last year, averaging 129.1 yards a game, and will get 2025 rookie Cam Skattebo back from his foot injury. Skattebo rushed for 401 yards over a six-game stretch before getting hurt. Still, could New York afford to pass on Love?
How Good Was Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame in 2025?
Love’s ascent up the draft board should come as no surprise after the 2025 college season. The Notre Dame halfback finished third in Heisman Trophy voting after amassing 1,372 rushing yards (fifth), 18 TDs (tied for third), and amassing 6.9 yards per carry (10th).
According to Pro Football Focus, Love had 39 explosive runs, seventh-most in the nation. He also added 3 receiving TDs and 280 yards through the air.
Love had big games in big spots, too, rushing for 94 yards and scoring twice vs. 16th-ranked Texas A&M. He also had 228 yards and a TD vs. 20th-ranked USC and 147 yards and a TD vs. 22nd-ranked Pittsburgh.
With QB Fernando Mendoza expected to go No. 1 to the Las Vegas Raiders and either Bailey or Reese being tied to the New York Jets at No. 2, the Titans and Giants are rumored to be deciding between Love and Ohio State LB Sonny Styles.
Love currently has a 1.26x payout on "Yes" to be drafted ahead of Styles, returning a 2.56x payout on "No."
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