The Jeremiyah Love dilemma is alive and well for the New York Giants. As the hours tick down before the 2026 NFL Draft, the G-Men have learned the Notre Dame running back is excited about the possibility of joining the Washington Commanders.
While the Giants have reportedly accepted Love won’t be available at No. 5, the running back knows anything can happen and he might drop even further—perhaps right into the Commanders’ lap. In Love’s own words, such a draft-day fall might actually be a blessing in his NFL career.
“[My visit at] Washington was great. I got to meet some great guys, got to talk to some great coaches and owner. I’d be blessed to go there, that’s all I’ve got to say,” Love admitted in dialogue with NBC4 Washington. “I feel like me and Jayden Daniels would be a very good duo. You know, Washington is great.”
Commanders’ fate hinges on Giants’ decision
Unless the Giants trade down or the Commanders trade up, the only way Love arrives in Washington is if New York passes on him with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Commanders own the No. 7 selection, so their destiny isn’t in their hands. They’ll need some help from several other organizations, including the one in East Rutherford.
Jeremiyah Love celebrates a touchdown
If everything falls into place and the Commanders select Love, he would face the Giants twice every season. He might enter those divisional matchups with a chip on his shoulder, as the Giants may have spoken highly of him but gone in a different direction.
All signs suggest that if Love is still available at No. 5, the G-Men will draft him in a heartbeat. Still, it’s a two-way street. Just as the Giants aren’t Love’s only option and he is open to playing anywhere in the NFL, Love isn’t the Giants’ only option.
Teams after Love in 2026 NFL Draft
It’s no secret Love is one of the best players in the upcoming draft class. Strictly talent-wise—and with positional value aside—the Notre Dame alum could very well be the first overall pick. His comments on the Commanders indicate he likes what he sees in Dan Quinn’s team.
However, what else was Love supposed to say in conversations with media based in D.C.? Love knows better than to burn bridges around the league, especially when he has yet to be selected. All reports suggest he will be drafted in the top five by either the Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, or New York Giants, but anything can happen.
Moreover, the fact that he is a running back is one not many teams will be able to overlook and may cause Love to fall out of the top 10 of the first round in the 2026 NFL Draft. Just in case, Love is trying to stay on everyone’s good side.
Love’s stats in college
Just a glance at Love’s numbers during his college football career with the Fighting Irish reveals why the Giants and so many other teams are interested in him. Love appeared in 41 games during his time in South Bend. He registered 2,882 rushing yards and 36 touchdowns on the ground. Moreover, he racked up 63 receptions for 594 yards and six touchdowns.
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