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Analysts See Saints Threat to Chiefs’ Hopes of Drafting Jeremiyah Love at No. 9

The Notre Dame running back publicly praised Patrick Mahomes, reinforcing his perceived fit with Kansas City.

Overview

  • Jeremiyah Love said on The Rich Eisen Show that Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback right now and that it would be an honor to play with him.
  • Mock drafts have frequently linked the Missouri native to the Chiefs at pick No. 9, yet Rich Eisen and ESPN’s Matt Miller now point to the Saints at No. 8 as a realistic move that could take him off the board first.
  • Love reportedly had a formal meeting with Kansas City at the NFL Scouting Combine and reiterated that Kansas City would keep him close to his St. Louis home.
  • Kansas City’s interest is set against a 6-11 season, Mahomes’ Week 15 ACL tear, potential free agency for Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt, and the hiring of DeMarco Murray to oversee a revamped backfield.
  • After a 2025 breakout with 1,372 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns and notable receiving production, Love highlighted both his explosive-run profile and his confidence in pass protection.