The running back position has seen a significant shift in its perceived value in the modern NFL Draft, making a first-round selection a rare commodity. Yet, Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love is building a compelling case for a first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Love has led Notre Dame to an impressive 7-2 record so far this season, and through his 2025 campaign, he has piled up nearly 1,000 rushing yards and a staggering 13 rushing touchdowns, all while adding valuable contributions with his passing game.
At six feet tall and over 200 pounds, Love is projected to get his name called out hear his name called on Day 1.
Top 3 Potential Landing Spots for Jeremiyah Love in 2026 NFL Draft
A plethora of teams are going to have their eyes on Getting Love in the 2026 Draft, and here are three teams that would be a perfect fit for the Notre Dame quarterback:
1. Dallas Cowboys
The best evidence of Love’s potential this season is in one of Notre Dame’s games against USC this season, as Jeremiyah rushed for a total of 228 yards at an impressive 9.5 yards per carry, all whilst securing all five of his targets. The Dallas Cowboys would love to have someone like him as a part of their roster, but the likelihood is that he will be long gone before Dallas picks.
2. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings are currently navigating a transition with a young quarterback in J.J. McCarthy. Bringing in a dynamic running back like Love could help the Minnesota-based franchise stabilize the team and ease the overall pressure on their offense. Jeremiyah Love, on paper, seems like a good fit for the Vikings, and it will be interesting to see if head coach Kevin O’Connell goes for someone of Love’s caliber in the draft.
3. Chicago Bears
Through the first eight games this college football season, Jeremiyah Love has put up some astounding numbers, including 141 carries, 894 yards, while also accumulating 23 catches, 227 yards, with 14 total TDs so far. These kinds of numbers that a team like the Bears could look at and potentially be interested in signing Love. Although the Bears’ rushing attack after a slow start in the first four games this season picked up for good, their eyes will be on adding Jeremiyah Love to their roster.
With 113 rushing attempts for 544 yards, four touchdowns and an average of 4.8 yards per attempt, the Bears’ No. 1 QB D’Andre Swift has put up some decent numbers this season, but his ability to protect passes is still an area of concern, which Love could potentially help the Bears solve come next season.
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