Notre Dame star RB Jeremiyah Love declares for NFL draft

Notre Dame Fighting Irish runningback and Heisman finalist Jeremiyah Love has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.

“Those who know me best know I’m very direct,” Love wrote on social media. “So I am going to get straight to the point and share that I have made the decision to declare for the NFL draft. I know I am prepared for this moment, because of the amazing people I have in my life and I want to thank them now.”

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Love is expected to be a top five pick in next year’s draft after setting a new Notre Dame record this season with 21 total touchdowns.

He was fourth in the nation in rushing yards with 1,372, finishing third in the Heisman race behind Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia and Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, who went on to win the trophy.

After finishing with a 10-2 record, Notre Dame did not make the College Football Playoff and opted out of playing in a bowl game.

Regardless, Love was one of the top RBs in the nation this season and should be one of the top players in the draft.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Dec 17, 2025

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.