As the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh (April 23-25) quickly approaches, the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall.
While that is the overall consensus according to Tankathon’s latest mock draft, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love has greatly improved his stock following an impressive performance at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis over the weekend.
While the RB position has lost some of its luster in recent years, Love is definitely worth taking a chance on for a team in search of some backfield help. When asked who he believes is the best player in the draft on Monday’s edition of ESPN’s “Get Up,” former player and current analyst Dan Orlovsky did not hesitate.
Dan Orvlosky is confident in Jeremiyah Love’s ability
“Jeremiyah Love, the running back from Notre Dame. This young man put on an absolute show when it comes to physical talent and athletic ability at the combine,” Orlovsky said. “To me, his size and to run 4.36 coming off of his performance in his career at Notre Dame. I know he’s not gonna go No. 1 overall. That is more than likely going to be Fernando Mendoza, but when it comes to the best player in the draft, that’s Jeremiyah Love.”
