Jeremiyah Love Rising
Running back Jeremiyah Love is now a top-5 NFL draft prospect after the Chiefs signed Kenneth Walker III 2026 NFL mock draft: How Round 1 transformed after first free agency wave; RB Jeremiyah Love enters top five - CBS Sports.
Love's ascent in the draft is significantly impacted by Kenneth Walker III's move to the Chiefs. This signing creates an opportunity for Love to potentially become a lead back, boosting his draft stock. Love is now considered the second-best running back prospect, trailing only Ohio State's Quinshon Judkins. His explosiveness and versatility as a receiver out of the backfield are key attributes. The draft order in the mock has Love going to the Las Vegas Raiders with the fourth overall pick. This would place him ahead of highly touted players like Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers.
