ESPN urges Commanders to draft ideal player for Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders have been heavy on defense to open free agency, as Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters want to overhaul the unit.

But let's not forget the offense is the straw that stirs this team's drink with Jayden Daniels.

Having not gotten key players in and around Jayden this offseason, many think that in the upcoming NFL Draft, the Commanders will look to add a receiver to pair with Terry McLaurin to give Daniels a good one-two punch.

However, for ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., he thinks the Commanders have to go and get Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love.

"You put him in that backfield, put him at slot, put him wide with his pass-catching ability, yes, he would be a tremendous fit for the Washington Commanders and really help out Jayden Daniels get back to where he was as a rookie," Kiper Jr. said.

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Love missing piece for Commanders?

With Rachaad White and Jerome Ford as the top two options at running back, that doesn't inspire a lot of confidence in the run game.

But you add Love? He is dynamite as a runner and pass-catcher, and suddenly, you have a real weapon that Daniel can utilize on any given play.

Of course, him lasting to Washington's first pick (No. 7) is debatable, but if he did slide, and the Commanders take him, then Daniels might be jumping for joy.

Now, with a top running back behind him, Washington's offense could take on a whole new look in 2026.

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