Jeremiyah Love: NFL's Next Superstar RB?

0:00On April 23rd, Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love is turning heads as potentially the top player in the 2026 NFL Draft. This kid could be the first back-taken in the top five since the Giants Grab Sequan Barkley second overall back in 2018. Scouts haven't linked to New York at pick five, if he even slips that far. What sets Love apart is his rare athleticism blazing speed, quickness, agility and explosiveness that make him a nightmare for defenses. His vision lets him replays at every level, set up blocks and explode through holes or cut back on a dime. He runs between the tackles with solid contact balance, turns tackles into grays and even catches passes like a weapon out of the backfield. Folks are buzzing because running backs rarely go this high anymore. They're seen as replaceable in today's game. But Love got that Christian McCaffrey vibe, a dynamic threat who could change offenses. The hype is real, especially after Barkley's draft turns sour for the Giants, yet here they

1:00are eyeing another elite back. Sure, he's not perfect past protection needs work, he can get blown up there. And at 212 pounds, he lacks smash-mouth power and tight. Spots. He rounds routes a bit and might struggle of team stack the box. Still, these feel like nitpicks for prospect is polished. Bottom line. Love projects as a scheme versatile starter with Pro Bowl upside, a high first round lock who fits the Giants like a glove. If he pans out, he could rewrite the script on drafting backs early. Keep an eye on this one. That's your NFL News Today update, AI powered and always on.