Summary
Jeremiyah Love, a college football running back from Notre Dame, is considered a top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite his impressive college record, an ESPN analyst compares him to Todd Gurley, whose career was hindered by injuries. Love's potential success in the NFL may be impacted by the current condition of offensive lines on teams likely to draft him.
Key Facts
- Jeremiyah Love played as a running back at Notre Dame for three seasons.
- In 2025, he gained 1,372 rushing yards and scored 18 touchdowns.
- He won the Doak Walker Award and was named a unanimous All-American.
- Love is projected as a top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ESPN analyst Aaron Schultz's model sees Love differently than other analysts, comparing him to Todd Gurley.
- Todd Gurley was a successful NFL player early in his career but faced a decline due to knee issues.
- Concerns for Love include not matching historical grades of other top prospects and the quality of offensive lines on likely drafting teams.
- Teams such as the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans have had recent offensive line problems.
