Giants Draft Love, Shake Up Backfield

0:00It's March 29th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. The 2026 NFL draft is just weeks out, and mock drafts are buzzing about the New York Giants grabbing Notre Dame running back Jeremiah. Love with the 5th overall pick. That's wild since they've got a solid 1-2 punch already with Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Cam Skatabo, plus Devon Singletary locked in as the 3rd, option after a contract week. Once head coach Brian DeBoeh might be eyeing a true workhorse like Love, drawing from successes like the Ravens with Derek Henry, who dominated, rushing the last two years. New York ranked 5th in rushing last season at 129.1 yards per game, but Love's ceiling could take them higher, comparing. To stars like Jamir Gibbs or Bijan Robinson. Love balled out at Notre Dame over three years, rushing for 2,882 yards and 36 touchdowns on 433 carries. He snagged 63 passes for 594 yards and 6 scores too, earning first team All-American honors

1:05the Doke Walker Award, and a third place Heisman Finish in 2025. His draft stock exploded at the combine with a 4.3640 yard dash and a 1.5 510 yard split, making him the top back. In this class, and maybe the only one gone in round 1. If they take him, expect a trade from that crowded backfield, Tracy could head to the Jaguars, who lost Travis Etienne Jr. and hold multiple. Mid-round picks to deal. That move nets the Giants extra draft capital for needs like guard or corner, while building a killer trio of young skill guys with Love, Jackson Dart, and Malik Neighbors all on Rookie deals, setting big blue up for years of firepower.