The argument for (and against) selecting Jeremiyah Love as top-five pick in 2026 NFL Draft
Why it matters: The 2026 NFL Draft could see a running back selected in the top five for the first time in years.
- Jeremiyah Love is being considered as a top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, despite the NFL's recent reluctance to spend high draft capital on running backs.
- Teams would need to justify Love's selection based on his game tape and how well he fits their specific offensive scheme.
- CBS Sports' 2026 NFL Mock Draft 5.0 predicts a highly unpredictable Round 1, indicating that a player like Love could indeed shake up traditional draft strategies and go higher than expected.
Jeremiyah Love is emerging as a potential top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a rare feat for a running back in today's NFL, with arguments for and against his high selection centering on his tape and scheme fit. CBS Sports' 2026 NFL Mock Draft 5.0 further highlights the potential for a wild Round 1, suggesting Love could indeed buck the trend of running backs falling in the draft.
