NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans are ready to give Cam Ward a lethal new weapon. ESPN draft guru Matt Miller released his latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft on Monday, projecting Notre Dame superstar Jeremiyah Love to Nashville with the No. 4 overall pick. The move signals a clear shift in philosophy for a franchise determined to surround their sophomore quarterback with elite speed.
Tennessee didn’t just look for a runner; they looked for a track star in pads. Love arrives with a 214-pound frame and a verified 4.36-second 40-yard dash. While Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears provided steady production last year, Miller argues the Titans lack a true home-run threat to pull defenders out of the box. Love fits that bill perfectly. He finished his 2025 campaign at Notre Dame with 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging a staggering 6.9 yards per carry.
The fit in Brian Daboll’s new-look offense is seamless. Daboll, hired as offensive coordinator in January, craves versatility. Love isn’t a one-dimensional bruiser. He hauled in 63 career receptions for the Irish, proving he can win as a route runner. Imagine a backfield where Cam Ward—the 2025 No. 1 overall pick—has a target who can turn a simple check-down into a 90-yard sprint. That isn’t hyperbole; Love recorded multiple scores of 90-plus yards in South Bend. The atmosphere in Nashville is already electric, and adding a Doak Walker Award winner only cranks the volume.
“Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are solid running backs but not the impact playmakers needed to support second-year quarterback Cam Ward. Love is a rare prospect with home run speed and finishing power. He has the tools to be one of the NFL’s best very quickly.”
— Matt Miller, ESPN Draft Analyst
The Titans aren’t the only team eyeing the Irish standout. Reports out of the NFL Owners Meeting in Phoenix suggest the Washington Commanders and New York Giants are doing heavy homework on Love. If Tennessee passes at No. 4, he likely won’t slide past the top 10. General Manager Mike Borgonzi has already addressed the defense by trading for Jermaine Johnson, giving the front office the freedom to make this “luxury” pick.
This selection would mark the second straight year the Titans have used a premium asset on the offense. It is a massive bet on Cam Ward’s development. By pairing Ward’s arm talent with Love’s explosive verticality, the Titans are building a unit that can score from anywhere on the turf. The draft is less than a month away, and the buzz in the Titans’ facility is undeniable—they want the ball in the hands of a burner.
