NFL draft has a 'special' player everyone knows about but he may not go in top 5

Tom Fornelli joins Hot Mic to discuss the NFL Draft, lack of draft storylines, and says Jeremiyah Love is the best player in the draft

The NFL draft’s best prospect isn’t going to be selected No. 1 because that slot is reserved for quarterback Fernando Mendoza. But here’s the surprising thing: The most dynamic, versatile and complete prospect, who is no secret to anyone, isn’t even guaranteed of getting picked in the Top 5.

Jeremiyah Love is that guy despite the fact he’s the guy most NFL evaluators see as "special."

But because he’s a running back, a position devalued by some NFL teams the last few years, Love will be fortunate to sneak into the Top 5 even in a draft that doesn’t offer many can’t-miss prospects.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) is tackled by Stanford safety Charlie Eckhardt (39) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, California. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

"I certainly think there's a cluster of players up there that we really like," Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said. "But in particular Jeremiyah, I think he's a special player.

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"…The speed, he can do things out of the backfield as a receiver. But there's also a group of edge guys up there, that are really good too, so I think we'll have some really good options there at four."

Borgonzi's Titans indeed hold the No. 4 overall selection, but notice he didn’t say the edge guys are "special" enough to add with that pick. Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach indeed mentioned there is no Myles Garrett or Will Anderson in this draft.

But, meanwhile, the idea that Love is special