Jeremiyah Love Scouting Report
By: Michael Higgins
(Image courtesy of Michael Caterina/IMAGN Images)
School: Notre Dame
Class: Junior
Position: RB
HT: 6’0
WT: 214 lbs
Background: Jeremiyah Love was a top 100 player in the class of 2023 out of St. Louis, Missouri. He was a top 5 running back and top 3 player in the state in his class. Love played for Christian Brothers College in St. Louis, where he also competed in track & field. Love ran for 1,291 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior, earning the 2022 Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year. He also helped Christian Brothers win back-to-back state titles as a junior and senior. Love committed to play for Notre Dame over Alabama, Michigan, and Texas A&M.
College: As a freshman for the Fighting Irish, Jeremiyah ran for 385 yards and a touchdown. Love enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, rushing for 1,125 yards and 17 rushing touchdowns. In 2025, Love was a Heisman Trophy finalist, Doak Walker Award winner, and All-American after rushing for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Strengths: Jeremiyah Love is a freak athlete who can win in a variety of ways. He has sudden burst to reach that top end speed in the blink of an eye. When the defense does catch Love, it is a struggle to bring him down. He will never go down on initial contact and will need more than one defender to be brought down. Love is a versatile back who can be used both as a pass catcher and as a pure runner. He can line up out wide, in the slot, or in the backfield in the pass game. He combines his speed and athleticism with raw strength. He is a powerful runner, which is shown in his contact balance. He keeps his legs churning in muddy waters to push forward for extra yards. Love is a truly well-rounded back with home run potential on any given snap.
Weaknesses: Love has an unorthodox way of holding the football, which hasn’t been a huge issue, but could become a problem if NFL players go after it. While he is a threat in the passing game, he is not a dynamic route runner. In pass protection, despite having lower body strength, he gets moved off his base and is susceptible to being bull rushed.
Conclusion: Jeremiyah Love is a phenomenally well-rounded running back. He can do everything at a very high level and will look to be one of the most dynamic players in the league immediately. The weaknesses in his game are easy to fix and coachable.
Best Team Fits: KC, MIN, DAL
Player Comparison: Saquon Barkley
Player Grade: Round 1 (95.4)
