Commanders to host Nebraska All-American on official pre-draft visit

The Washington Commanders have been linked to Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love throughout the NFL pre-draft process, with many analysts noting how he'd be the perfect backfield complement to quarterback Jayden Daniels. But there's a good chance that Love will be long gone when Washington goes on the clock in less than two weeks at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

In fact, Love could go as high as No. 4 to the Tennessee Titans, or No. 5 to the New York Giants.

The good news for the Commanders is that they don't feel they need to take a running back. Last season's rookie sensation, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, proved he belonged. This offseason, Washington re-signed Jeremy McNichols and signed Rachaad White and Jerome Ford in free agency.

The Commanders like Love because he is an elite talent they may feel is too good to pass up, if he's available. What if he's not? Will GM Adam Peters still target a running back?