Notre Dame RB, Heisman Finalist Jeremiyah Love Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

[ad_1] After handing over a Heisman Trophy-caliber marketing campaign, Notre Dame operating again Jeremiyah Love introduced his subsequent transfer.

Love, a 2025 Heisman finalist, introduced on social media Tuesday that he has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. The standout lead again is, arguably, the very best participant at his place and extensively thought-about among the many prime gamers in subsequent yr's draft; Love is at present projected to go eighth total to the Arizona Cardinals in FOX Sports activities NFL Draft skilled Rob Rang's newest mock draft.

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"It's with a wealth of gratitude, I'll take the numerous experiences Notre Dame has given me and apply these classes realized as I transfer onto the following degree," Love mentioned after thanking his household, coaches and teammates for his or her help. "I stay up for representing my household and Notre Dame within the NFL."

Love will make his transition to the following degree after a stellar junior yr, when he completed third in Heisman voting after making a compelling case to win the coveted trophy. The 2025 Doak Walker Award winner began all 12 video games for 10-2 Notre Dame, dashing 199 occasions for 1,372 yards (the fourth-most ever for a Notre Dame RB in a season) and 18 touchdowns whereas including 27 receptions for 280 yards and three scores.

On the finish of the common season, Love ranked third within the FBS in yards from scrimmage (1,621) after compiling at the very least 100 yards in six of Notre Dame’s 12 video games, together with a season-best 24-carry, 228-yard efficiency in an Oct. 18 win over USC. He additionally rushed for a rating in all however one among Notre Dame’s video games and averaged the sixth-highest yards per recreation within the nation (114.3).

Love departs Notre Dame with profession totals of two,882 dashing yards — the seventh-most in program historical past — 594 receiving yards and 42 whole touchdowns.

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