New York Giants What Giants might do at running back in 2026 NFL Draft By Paul Schwartz Published April 6, 2026, 10:24 a.m. ET Jeremiyah Love is widely expected to be the first running back taken in the NFL draft. AP Now this will be an intriguing scenario, as the Giants can go in a number of different ways here.
They can go for it in a big way and take Jeremiyah Love with the No. 5 overall pick — if he is still on the board.
That would make the “positional value’’ advocates blow a gasket — “Taking a running back so high is nuts,’’ is the common refrain.
Running back Kaytron Allen #13 of the Penn State Nittany Lions seen in action during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Getty Images There is no doubt new head coach John Harbaugh wants his offense to be run-heavy and Love would add quite an explosive dimension.
