2026 NFL mock draft 7.0: Free-agent frenzy shuffles the board where RB Jeremiyah Love lands in top 5

With Fernando Mendoza all but a lock for the Raiders, the draft’s top mystery is where Notre Dame’s star rusher will land.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:35pm

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Multiple NFL teams addressed their weaknesses in the opening week of free agency. Those moves affect our best guesses at who’s going where in the NFL Draft. So adjustments were made. Let’s go to the latest mock!

Why it matters

This mock draft reflects the changes in team needs after the first wave of free agency, providing insight into how the draft landscape has shifted and where top prospects like Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love might land.

The details

In this mock draft, Yahoo Sports’ Charles McDonald makes the odd-numbered picks, and Nate Tice makes the even. The top picks include quarterbacks, edge rushers, linebackers, and offensive linemen, with the mystery surrounding Love’s destination being a key storyline.

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The players

Fernando Mendoza

A quarterback from Indiana who is expected to be the top pick for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Arvell Reese

An edge rusher/linebacker from Ohio State who the New York Jets select with the 2nd overall pick.

Sonny Styles

A linebacker from Ohio State who the Arizona Cardinals select with the 3rd overall pick.

David Bailey

An edge rusher from Texas Tech who the Tennessee Titans select with the 4th overall pick.

Jeremiyah Love

A running back from Notre Dame who the New York Giants select with the 5th overall pick.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.