Jets Meet Top RB Prospect Love, Keep Options Open

0:00On April 3rd, the New York Jets already boasts one of the league's top-running backs in Breeze Hall, but they're still scouting a lead talent for the physics, 2026 NFL Draft. Reports say they recently shared breakfast with Notre Dame standout, Jeremiah Love, whose dominating prospect rankings as the top back in his class. Love sits at number 4 overall on ESPN's Big Board, number 2 on sports illustrated, and number 3 from Pro Football Focus. In 2025, he exploded for 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns over 12 games, building on a strong 2024 with 1,125 yards and 17 scores plus solid receiving skills. Fans and analysts see this as smart homework, but nobody expects love landing in New York. The Jets slapped the franchise tag on Hall and planned to keep him making another early round back a tough sell when pass rushes their glaring. Weakness. Meanwhile, prospects like Arbiel Reese, ESPN's number 1 overall guy, fit the Jets' needs

1:03way better at their projected number 2 pick. Meeting Love keeps options open in a draft full of surprises. Bottom line, the Jets are playing a thorough, chatting up every top name just in case the board shakes up. Keeps them ahead no matter how draft-night. Unfold.