Jeremiyah Love

NFL Draft Profile: Jeremiyah Love

Position: Running Back | School: Notre Dame | Class: Junior

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 214 lbs | Archetype: Home-Run Hitter / All-Purpose Weapon

College Career Summary

Jeremiyah Love’s career at Notre Dame is defined by a meteoric rise from a rotational freshman to the most feared offensive weapon in college football. In 2024, he set a program record by scoring a rushing touchdown in 13 consecutive games.

His 2025 campaign was historic. As a Heisman Finalist and Doak Walker Award winner, Love became the first Irish back to win the nation's top RB honor. He surpassed Jerome Bettis for the most total touchdowns in a single season (21) and tied the rushing TD record (18). Whether it was a 94-yard sprint against Boston College or a 228-yard masterclass against USC, Love proved to be a "blue-chip" prospect with track-star speed and reliable hands.

Career Statistics (as of Week 14, 2025)

• Rushing Yards: 2,882 (6.7 avg)

• Rushing TDs: 36

• Receptions: 63

• Receiving Yards: 594 (9.4 avg)

• Receiving TDs: 6

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rush/Yds/TD	Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	@ Miami	10/33/0	4/26/0	C+	Stifled by a fast Miami front; salvaged the day as a outlet receiver.
2	vs Texas A&M	23/94/1	4/53/1	A-	The Grinder. Showed he could handle 20+ carries; elite 1-handed TD catch.
3	vs Purdue	19/157/2	0/0/0	A+	Explosion. Averaged 8.3 YPC; two long scoring runs changed the game.
4	@ Arkansas	14/57/2	5/70/2	A+	First Half Legend. 4 total TDs in 30 mins; showcased elite versatility.
5	vs Boise St	16/103/1	1/11/0	B+	Consistency personified; out-shined high-level G5 competition.
6	vs NC State	18/86/2	0/0/0	B	Blue-collar performance; hit the 2,000-yard career milestone.
7	vs USC	24/228/1	5/37/0	A+	The Statement. Most rushing yards ever by an Irish player in ND Stadium.
8	@ Boston College	17/136/2	4/30/0	A	Highlighted by a 94-yard TD run; showed elite home-run speed.
9	vs Navy	13/94/2	1/27/0	A-	Efficient and surgical; stayed healthy in a physical matchup.
10	@ Pitt	23/147/1	2/20/0	B+	Controlled the clock; displayed excellent contact balance vs. Pitt's DL.
11	vs Syracuse	8/171/3	0/0/0	A+	The Efficiency King. 21.4 YPC; scored on nearly 40% of his touches.
12	@ Stanford	14/66/1	1/6/0	B	Broke the season TD record; played "safe" ball in a comfortable win.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 98/100

• Leadership: A quiet, "lead by example" captain. Received the Disney Spirit Award for his inspirational story and community work. No off-field issues.

• Mental Toughness: Faced social difficulties and potential "on the spectrum" labels early in life; used them as a "superpower" to focus and dominate.

• Competitor: Elite drive; played through "dings" in back-to-back years to remain the engine of the offense.

• Star Power: Every touch is a potential "SportsCenter" Top 10. A true Heisman-caliber impact.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 92/100

• Height/Weight: 6’0”, 214 lbs. (Hits both targets). Ideal frame for the modern NFL.

• Stamina: High. Capable of handling 24 carries and 5 receptions in a single game without drop-off.

• Durability/Injury History: Suffered minor injuries in 2024/25 but missed zero games. Medically reliable workhorse.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Ball Security: Elite. Only 1 fumble in 433 career carries.

• Vision: Excellent patience; allows blocks to develop before exploding through the crease.

• Contact Balance: High-end. Absorbs initial contact and keeps legs churning (4.5 yards after contact).

• Catching: Natural hands. Can line up in the slot and run real routes, not just check-downs.

• Pass Block: Weakness. Needs to improve technique and willingness to strike blitzing LBs to be a true 3-down NFL back.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 97/100

• Speed: Track-verified (10.76 100m). True breakaway gear once he hits the second level.

• Agility/COD: Quick twitch. Can make the first man miss in a phone booth.

• Acceleration: Elite "zero-to-sixty." Reaches top speed in three steps.

• Break Tackle: Uses a "thunder-step" and stiff arm effectively to sheds defenders.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Awareness: High football IQ. Understands down-and-distance; elite at finding the pylon in the red zone.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Elite home-run speed; record-breaking nose for the end zone; exceptional ball security; versatile receiving threat; high-character leadership.

• Weaknesses: Pass protection technique is still developing; occasionally bounces runs outside when a North-South lane is available.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for Outside Zone or West Coast systems that utilize RB targets (e.g., 49ers, Rams, Dolphins).

• NFL Comparison: Christian McCaffrey (Lite) / Jahmyr Gibbs.

Scout's Final Word

"Jeremiyah Love is a Tier 1, Day 1 starter. He is the rare back who combines the speed of a sprinter with the durability of a 215-lb workhorse. With only one fumble in three years and a Doak Walker Award on his mantle, he is the safest and most explosive RB prospect in the 2026 class. Projected: Top 20 Pick."