After a historic season with Notre Dame, Jeremiyah Love has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. The 20-year-old running back was key to the success of the Fighting Irish. Even though their season didn’t progress into the playoffs, Love’s run was undeniably great.
Notre Dame finished the season 10-2, going on an unbeaten 10-game winning streak after a bad start. Despite the dominance, they weren’t considered by the committee to participate in the CFP, which marked the end of their season. They also refused to play a bowl game.
With 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries, Love made his presence felt in the Heisman race as well. He finished third in the final voting behind Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia.
Love recently took to Instagram to announce that he was declaring for the NFL Draft, where he is slated to be a first-round pick. The running back received an abundance of love from the fans after the announcement.
“Best RB in the nation, forever. Thank you for everything 4.. the goat!!” a fan wrote.
“Thank you for everything” a fan wrote.
“go be great! Will be cheering you on!” a fan wrote.
“Our guy always!!! Wishing you the absolute best! You deserve it!” a fan wrote.
“It was truly an honor to watch in the blue and gold. Go be great in the league big dawg. I can’t wait for your rookie jersey,” a fan wrote.
“Thank you 4, go be great,” a fan wrote.
There are thousands of emotional messages from fans, thanking Love for what he did for the program. To say that the 20-year-old deserves it will be an understatement.
Jeremiyah Love Called Notre Dame His “Perfect Home”
In his official statement, Love wrote that he knows he is prepared for the big moment. He thanked god and all the people who had helped him on this journey. He thanked Notre Dame for allowing him the opportunity to be great.
“Heading off to college, there are many uncertainties, but I knew Notre Dame was the perfect home for me,” Love wrote. “When I think about all of the people who have impacted me at Notre Dame, it is endless.”
“I am especially grateful to my coaches for pushing me outside of my comfort zone, while also allowing me to be me. They knew exactly what I needed to do to elevate and made sure to push me to greater heights.”
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Love stated that even on this new journey, when he plays in the NFL, he will be proudly representing his family and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
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