Jeremiyah Love’s rise on draft boards has sparked new conversations about how early he could come off the board. ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky added to that momentum with a strong take on how the Tennessee Titans should approach the draft. His message centered on building around quarterback Cam Ward and using Love as a key piece.
Why Dan Orlovsky Believes the Titans Should Build Around Cam Ward with Jeremiyah Love
Orlovsky made the case on “The Pat McAfee Show” and pointed to Love’s versatility as a major reason why Tennessee should consider an aggressive move. “Jeremiyah Love is a great pass catcher, and he would be great for Cam Ward,” Orlovsky said.
He expanded on that idea, describing how Love could be used beyond a traditional running back role. “If you play him in the slot for 50 snaps or 100 snaps next season, he’s probably gonna have value as a tough slot receiver. He’s that good of a pass catcher,” Orlovsky said.
“I think Robert Saleh is going wait I just watched Christian McCaffrey do what McCaffrey does in San Francisco and just how much of a headache it is to have that guy on the field all the time. Why don’t I want that for my offense and why would I not want that for my young quarterback?”
Love’s draft profile supports that vision. He holds a 90.37 PFSN CFB QB Impact score and ranks No. 5 overall on the PFSN board as the top running back in the class. At 6-foot and 214 pounds, he combines burst and fluid movement with strong vision and patience as a runner.
“Jeremiyah Love is a great pass catcher and he would be great for Cam Ward..
The Titans should be putting as many good players around Cam Ward as possible” ~ @danorlovsky7 #PMSLive https://t.co/oNSsnV8syJ pic.twitter.com/waQNHfHONK
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 18, 2026
He consistently creates space with quick feet and acceleration while maintaining balance through contact. His ability to change tempo and manipulate defenders shows up on tape and translates to both early downs and passing situations.
Love also brings value as a receiver. He was used as a pass catcher and run-after-catch threat during the 2025 season and showed he can stay on the field in multiple alignments. That versatility is a major part of why teams view him as more than a traditional running back.
The Titans are in a position where that type of player could accelerate Ward’s development. Tennessee is still shaping its offense, and adding a dynamic option out of the backfield would give the unit more flexibility. They are slated to select No. 4 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft next month.
Love’s draft stock continues to trend upward as the process moves forward. Orlovsky’s comments reflect how teams may start viewing him not just as a running back but as a player who can impact multiple areas of an offense.
