Andrew Harbaugh, Vikings WireTue, December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM UTC·1 min readThe 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh next April, a city where the Bucs found success this preseason with a last-second field goal to defeat the Steelers. Before next April, though, there will be plenty of speculation and buildup for the team and who they may add to the roster through the draft.
CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson recently released the latest 2026 NFL mock draft of the cycle. Within it, the Vikings were attached to star running back and potential Heisman Trophy finalist, Jeremiyah Love. His year at Notre Dame has allowed him to separate himself from the rest of the running backs in this class by several tiers.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWilson explains the pick, writing, "Love has legit track speed and high-end acceleration. He can stop on a dime and redirect with rare change of direction, while playing with good contact balance and the footwork to jump-cut to avoid defenders before hitting the crease."
If the team sticks with J.J. McCarthy in 2026, which they likely will, they could help him a lot by giving him a running back like Love. Having a strong running game not only takes the pressure off McCarthy, but it also makes the defense account for more than just Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison within the offense.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings land potential Heisman contender in latest NFL Mock Draft
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