Gruden: Love Worth Top Pick, But Is It Worth It?

0:00It's March 30th, from kickoff to the final whistle. This is NFL News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Washington commanders are gearing up for the 2026 NFL draft, sitting at the 7th overall pick and they're deep in talks about. Positional value. Former coach John Gruden broke it down, spotlighting Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love as a rare talent worth considering high. Gruden calls Love more than just a solid runner. He's multi-dimensional, handling first and second downs, third down duties, past protection, catching, passes, and breaking big runs from the backfield. The big question is value. Drafting a back that high means shelling out top 7 or 8 running back money right away. Do you want to invest that much in the position when teams often devalue it? Gruden stresses teams must weigh needs, year to year, like grabbing a game closing defensive end or pass rusher if one's available. Instead of forcing a fit, coaches, scouts, and GMs hash this out constantly.

1:03Pairing Love with quarterback Jaden Daniels behind a strong offensive mind could terrify defenses, but it all boils down to how the commanders rank. Their priorities come draft night.