Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Born on May 31, 2005, in St. Louis, Missouri, Love grew up in the Walnut Park neighborhood with his parents, L'Tonya and Jason, who protected him from the tough surroundings.
Love attended Christian Brothers College High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track and field, earning the Watkins Award for academic excellence.
At Notre Dame, he played 41 games over three seasons, carrying the ball 433 times for 2,882 yards and 36 touchdowns, and also had 63 receptions for 594 yards and six touchdowns.
Love set multiple records, including a CFP-record 98-yard touchdown against Indiana and scoring runs in 13 consecutive games, and holds a draft rating of 91.3.
Off the field, Love is in a relationship with 'Uniqueliece' and has expressed his desire to settle down, with plans to get married in a couple of years.
