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Jeremiyah love

Full Name: jeremiyah darnell love

Date of Birth: may 31, 2005

Age: 20 (as of june 2025)

Hometown: st. louis, missouri

High School: christian brothers college HS

Current School: University of Notre dame

Conference: independent

Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed

Years at School: 3rd year (Junior class standing in 2025)

Transfer History: None

Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt; played as a true freshman

Eligibility Remaining: Two years (2025 and 2026 seasons)

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FootBall Information

Position(s) Played: Running Back

Primary Position: Running Back

Pro Position Projection: Rb

Jersey Number: #4

Starter or Backup: Starter

Team Captain: Not publicly disclosed

Games Played / Started:

  • 2023: 13 games (0 starts)

  • 2024: 12 games (12 starts)

  • 2025: 12 Games (12 starts)

Injury History:

  • Mild knee injury vs. USC, re-aggravated in Sugar Bowl; also tweaked hamstring spring ’25 — no major missed-time setbacks

Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported

Coach History:

  • Head Coach: Marcus Freeman (formerly head coaches Hugh Freeze & others not relevant now)

  • Offensive Coordinator: Mike Denbrock

  • Running Backs Coach: Deland McCulloughett

Physical

Measurements

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 210 lbs

Arm Length: Pending Combine

Hand Size: Pending Combine

Wingspan: Pending Combine

summary

summary

Jeremiyah Love boasts a dynamic blend of size, speed, vision, and versatility. His track speed and college stat line make him one of the most explosive playmakers in his position. Love profiles as a potential three-down back with serious home-run upside.

Critical Factors

Vision
Very good. Shows patience pressing the line of scrimmage and understands how to manipulate linebackers. Identifies cutback lanes quickly and rarely runs into dead ends.

Contact Balance
Excellent. Runs through arm tackles and maintains balance through first contact. Consistently falls forward and finishes runs.

Passing Game Impact
Above average. Effective checkdown option with YAC ability; not a volume route runner but dangerous in space.

Strengths

  • Explosive runner with home-run speed

  • Excellent contact balance and finishing ability

  • Quick processor with strong vision

  • Dangerous in space as a receiver

  • Plays with confidence and competitive edge

Positional Factors

Play Speed
Very good. Plays faster than his timed speed due to decisiveness and acceleration.

Elusiveness
High-level. Sudden feet, lateral quickness, and creativity allow him to make defenders miss in tight spaces.

Power
Good. Compact build generates force on contact, though not a pure bruiser.

Weaknesses

  • Pass protection technique is inconsistent

  • Not a true power back between the tackles

  • Route tree in passing game is still limited

Playmaker Traits

Playmaker
Yes. Home-run potential anytime he clears the first level.

Catching Skill
Reliable hands. Comfortable catching on the move and transitioning quickly into a runner.

Pass Pro
Developing. Willing and competitive, but technique and anchor strength still need refinement

Run Game

Best trait. Love excels at attacking leverage, making defenders miss at the second level, and finishing runs with balance and toughness. Capable of thriving in both zone and gap concepts.

Intangibles / Value

Ball Security
Very good. Protects the football well with disciplined carriage.

Toughness
High. Runs with edge, absorbs contact, and plays with confidence.

ST Value
Some value early in career (kick return / coverage), though offensive role will limit usage long-term.

Pass Game

Valuable outlet receiver with YAC juice. Can be featured on screens, swings, and checkdowns, though not yet a polished route runner.

Grade: 7.2 (STar Starter )
Ceiling: 90% (All PRO starter)
Floor: 80% (Featured RB)
Round: Day 1 (Round 1)