Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs are considering drafting running back Jeremiyah Love in the 2026 NFL Draft following a tough 2025 season where they failed to make the playoffs and lost quarterback Patrick Mahomes to injury. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. suggests that Love, who had an impressive season with Notre Dame, could help improve the Chiefs' struggling run game.
Key Facts
- The Kansas City Chiefs ended the 2025 season with a 6-11 record, missing the playoffs.
- Quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL, leading to uncertainty about his availability for the 2026 season.
- The Chiefs' rushing attack ranked low in the league, averaging 106.6 yards per game.
- Kareem Hunt, the leading rusher for the Chiefs, finished the season with 611 yards and eight touchdowns.
- Both Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco are set to become free agents.
- Mel Kiper Jr. predicts that the Chiefs will draft Jeremiyah Love, a running back from Notre Dame, with the ninth overall pick in 2026.
- Love had a standout season in 2025, rushing for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns, and was a Heisman finalist.
- The Chiefs aim to strengthen their running game to balance their offense and reduce pressure on Mahomes.
