Jeremiyah Love
Born May 31, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri. Raised in the Walnut Park
neighborhood of St. Louis. Father Jason is an Army veteran and youth football coach; mother
L'Tonya is a sergeant with the St. Louis Police Department. Known for a hurdling-heavy
running style he credits to anime influences.
HIGH SCHOOL: Christian Brothers College HS (St. Louis, MO). As a junior: 996 rushing yards,
14 TDs, led CBC to the MSHSAA Class 6 state championship — named first-team All-State. As a
senior: 1,291 rushing yards + 22 TDs on 140 carries, plus 13 rec/370 yards/5 TDs. In the Class
6A state championship win over Lee's Summit North he put up 317 total yards (211 rush, 106
rec) and 5 TDs. Named Metro Catholic Conference Offensive POY, Missouri Class 6 Offensive POY,
MaxPreps Missouri HS Football POY, Missouri Gatorade POY, and was an Under Armour All-American.
Also won the Missouri state 100m championship as a sophomore sprinter (10.76s).
RECRUITING: 4-star, Rivals #59 overall, #4 RB in the 2023 class. Chose Notre Dame over Texas
A&M, Michigan, Alabama, and Oregon.
COLLEGE: Three years at Notre Dame. Broke out as a sophomore in 2024 with a Fiesta Bowl TD
highlight. 2025: 1,372 rushing yards, 18 rushing TDs, 39 runs of 10+ yards, plus 27 rec/280
yards/3 receiving TDs. Won the Doak Walker Award, named unanimous All-American and a Heisman
finalist. Declared for the 2026 NFL Draft after the season.
DRAFT PROJECTION: Round 1 top-5. ESPN's Jordan Reid has him #1 overall. Realistic fit is the
Titans at #4 as their bell cow. Would surprise if he fell past #8. Pro comp: James Cook III
with more vertical juice. Key question: can 5-11/205 handle 300+ touches as a pro without
missing time?
Scouting Profile
Combine / Pro Day Measurables (reported)
| 40-yard dash | 4.42 |
| Vertical jump (in) | 39.5 |
| Broad jump | 10'7" |
| Bench press (225 reps) | 18 reps |
| 3-cone drill | 6.84 |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.18 |
| Wingspan | 78.5" |
| Hand size | 9 1/4" |
Numbers compiled from NFL Scouting Combine results, Pro Day box scores, and beat-writer reports. "Reported" means cross-referenced against multiple sources; verify on nfl.com/combine for definitive marks.
College Career Stats
- 2023 ND (Fr): 142 carries, 750 yds, 5.3 avg, 6 TD; 17 rec, 124 yds
- 2024 ND (So): 156 carries, 1,125 yds, 7.2 avg, 17 TD; 24 rec, 192 yds — Fiesta Bowl breakout
- 2025 ND (Jr): 207 carries, 1,372 yds, 6.6 avg, 18 TD; 27 rec, 280 yds, 3 TD — Doak Walker Award + unanimous All-American
Strengths
- Explosive home-run burst — 39 runs of 10+ yards in 2025
- Elite vision finds cutback lanes against stacked boxes
- Contact balance that defies his 5-11/206 frame
- Three-down receiving back — soft hands, route-runner upside
- Hurdling style + sprinter speed (10.76s 100m as a HS sophomore)
Weaknesses / Areas to Develop
- Frame is borderline for 280+ NFL touches per year
- 2024 ankle injury history a concern for medical re-checks
- Power back duty (between-the-tackles short-yardage) is a question
NFL Pro Comparison
Jahmyr Gibbs — undersized, explosive, three-down back with elite athletic ceiling and pass-game value
Outcome Range
- Floor: 1A back in committee — 200 touches per year
- Median: Pro Bowl bell cow — 1,200 rush + 400 receiving
- Ceiling: All-Pro / OPOY-tier touchdown machine like 2024 Saquon
Scheme Fit
Outside-zone heavy attack with gap concepts mixed in; ideal for a Shanahan / McVay scheme that uses the RB in the pass game heavily
Pre-Draft Visits
Top-30 visits reported with the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and Detroit Lions
Signature College Game
2025 CFP semifinal vs Penn State: 28 carries, 220 rush yards, 3 TDs including a game-clinching 75-yard run
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