Giants primed to make Jeremiyah Love mistake based on latest NFL draft rumor
The latest NFL draft rumor shows the New York Giants are set to make the mistake of drafting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 5 overall pick on Thursday.
Giants primed to make Jeremiyah Love mistake based on latest NFL draft rumor originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . When considering all the needs the New York Giants have on their roster going into the first year under John Harbaugh, the last thing the team should consider is taking a running back at No.
5 overall in the 2026 NFL draft. Yet, the Giants have been linked to interest in Notre Dame superstar running back Jeremiyah Love. It's at least understandable why, as Love is widely viewed as the draft's best player, regardless of position.
But the Giants have much bigger fish to fry, with needs along the offensive line, at wide receiver, defensive line, linebacker, cornerback and safety. And, there are definitely players worthy of taking at most of those positions. Making a selection of Love look even worse, the Giants already have a promising young back in Cam Skattebo, and a solid RB2 in Tyrone Tracy, so it's not like there's even a major need there.
Giants hoping to draft Jeremiyah Love ESPN's Jordan Raanan stated on Tuesday that he "can't see John Harbaugh and the Giants passing on the draft's top skill position player and playmaker," which is the Notre Dame product. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler then chimed in, saying he's hearing that "people in the Giants building are holding out hope" that Love falls to them at No. 5 .