NFL Draft Grades: Expert Analysis of Every First-Round Pick in 2026
Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling delivers immediate grades and in-depth analysis of every first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling delivers immediate grades and in-depth analysis of every first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The running back position is often devalued in the NFL Draft, but Jeremiyah Love may be on track to shift that perception. He has vaulted into the elite tier of NFL prospects following a historic 2025 season at Notre Dame. Let’s take a look at Love’s incredible college career, his notable NIL deals, and his […]

While many are already questioning projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza as a generational player, another high pick in the draft is also getting some doubters, and that is Jeremiyah Love. The Notre Dame running back had been one of the best players in that position last season, but not many believe he will be […]

Jordan Rodgers explains why the Cardinals would be better off avoiding Notre Dame's star RB Jeremiyah Love in the 2026 NFL Draft.

As the beginning of the NFL Draft draws near, the Arizona Cardinals have a very difficult decision to make. Situated at No. 3, Arizona has not only been rumored to be keen to trade its early second-round pick for a late first-rounder, but it has also reportedly shown an eagerness to trade back. The market […] The post Cardinals rumors: ‘Sexy’ Jeremiyah Love pick would come with $50 million question mark appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PFSN's final seven-round 2026 NFL mock draft is here, and it features several contenders making aggressive trades to go get their guy.

The guessing game on Jeremiyah Love’s landing spot in the NFL will most likely end on Thursday, as he’s expected to go early in the first round of the 2026 draft. Unless the Las Vegas Raiders pull off an all-time shocker and veer away from Fernando Mendoza, Love should hear his name not long after … The post Jeremiyah Love responds to draft interest from 3 teams appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The 2026 NFL draft is later today, taking place in Pittsburgh from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April 25. The next college stars look to start their careers in the pros next fall. This draft looks to be one of the most athletic groups of players in a while. Most notably, most groups set the […] The post 2026 NFL Mock Draft by a Gen Z journalist appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The recent "Running backs don't matter" axiom is about to take a severe beating when the 2026 NFL Draft gets underway on Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. ET. Because it's very likely that Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love will be selected in the top five picks, and for very good reason. There are ...

We’re less than 24 hours from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft, kicking off live from Pittsburgh Thursday night, and there are any number of expert mock drafts you can reference to get an idea how it’s all going to go down. Here at Athlon Sports, we’ve got you covered. In addition to the most recent ...

Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and Ty Simpson headline the final first-round forecast for the 2026 NFL Draft from Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling.

PITTSBURGH — With the NFL draft hours away, the inevitable occurrence of high risers and steep fallers is unfolding before our eyes. Every draft has its share of surprises, and this one is no different. Here are three players whose names could get called far earlier than originally thought: Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame running back...

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] Happy draft day, everyone! The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET, live from Pittsburgh. You ...

Rehearsal footage from Pittsburgh's Acrisure Stadium appears to show Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love selected third overall, fueling fan speculation about the 2026 NFL Draft just hours before the first round gets underway.

The former Notre Dame star is expected to be taken early in the first round on Thursday night, with the Tennessee Titans the bookies' favorites to land him with the fourth overall pick.

JEREMIYAH Love has responded to those who don’t value the running back position before the 2026 NFL Draft. The Notre Dame running back star is now expected to be a…

Selecting a bust in the NFL Draft can set a franchise back for years, if not longer. Teams need to hit on all of their draft picks, but especially their first-round selections. At the end of the day, though, sometimes even the most highly touted prospects fail to successfully make the transition from collegiate to […] The post 5 2026 NFL Draft prospects with bust written all over their scouting profile appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh is finally here, and one of the most intriguing storylines of the first round is the potential landing spot for Notre Dame standout Jeremiyah Love, and the Commanders is one of them. After a dominant collegiate season in which he earned Unanimous All-American honors, Love has established himself as […] The post Jeremiyah Love pitches himself as Commanders’ Jayden Daniels backfield partner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Giants have significantly changed their draft strategy recently. With an additional selection at No. 10, General Manager Joe Schoen has ramped up his scouting of Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, Schoen recently traveled to Tempe for a private workout and dinner with […] The post Matt Miller predicts major WR swing at No. 5 overall for the Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Giants have their choice of options with two top-10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, with many strongly linking them to Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. Joining the Big Blue seems to be a favorable scenario for Love, who had high praise for quarterback Jaxson Dart ahead of a potential team-up. […] The post Jeremiyah Love drops ‘great’ label on Giants QB Jaxson Dart ahead of NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026 NFL Draft is so close that fans can almost taste it. NFL teams will flock to Pittsburgh on Thursday for a weekend of excitement. One of this year’s best prospects still does not know where he will end up on draft night. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is one of the hottest […] The post Jeremiyah Love specifically references Titans, Cardinals, Giants NFL draft buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.


Jeremiyah Love is rightfully seen as one of the best players in this year's NFL Draft class, with reports that the Arizona Cardinals are considering drafting him with the third overall pick

Most recent NFL draft classes have produced between eight and fourteen blue-chip prospects at the top. The 2026 class has closer to two to five,…
