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EspañolIf you’ve followed most mock drafts this offseason, you’ve probably noticed a common theme at No. 8 overall: the New Orleans Saints selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. The Fighting Irish standout has been heavily linked to New Orleans throughout the early stages of the draft process thus far.
As an electrifying talent at the position, Love is widely viewed as a top-10 prospect in this year's class, defying the modern trend that often devalues the running back position. With rare home-run ability and true positional versatility, Love stands out as one of the most dynamic offensive weapons in this year’s draft class.
While speaking at the NFL Combine this week, Love was asked about the possibility of being drafted by New Orleans at No. 8. Love confidently embraced the idea and compared himself to an all-time Saints great to Timothy J. Jones for the State of the Saints Podcast: “I feel like I fit in well anywhere. I feel like coaches in the NFL have a plan for every player that they potentially want to draft. If I'm blessed to go to the Saints, I mean, they’ll find a way to use me like they did Alvin Kamara. Just looking forward to go anywhere, blessed to go anywhere.”
I asked Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love has he spoken to Kellen Moore and the #Saints#NFLCombinepic.twitter.com/gAkFXiy8rL
— Timothy J Jones (@tjayjones8) February 27, 2026
By citing Kamara's success as a three-down player, Love displayed not only confidence but a strong understanding of his own skill set. Like Kamara early in his career, Love thrives in space as a pass-catcher out of the backfield and brings elite explosiveness to the position. Kamara’s versatility helped power one of the league’s most dynamic offenses from the moment he arrived, and Love has the tools to make a similar impact early.
A Love-Kamara tandem would give the New Orleans Saints an electric backfield duo, that would stress defenses in a multitude of ways. Just as compelling is the developmental upside, learning from a player like Kamara could accelerate Love’s transition to the NFL and equip him with all the tools necessary to thrive at the next level. He's a clear target for the team at No. 8 overall.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: 2026 draft Jeremiyah Love sees an easy fit with the New Orleans Saints