Dynasty profile: Jeremiyah Love

By: Josh Frey-Sam

Between now and March, I will do some write-ups of select 2026 draft prospects to get you ready for next fantasy season, especially dynasty drafts.

Let’s begin with one of the class’s top running backs, Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love.

Love is a 20-year-old junior with two full seasons as the unquestioned starter under his belt. He was used as bell cow in the Fighting Irish’s run-heavy offence and flourished under head coach Marcus Freeman.

Love checks in at 6-foot, 215 pounds, unofficially, making him a bit on the leaner side as far as desirable builds go for three-down workhorses at the next level. Nevertheless, his play style and skill set make me believe he can continue to be a bell cow at the next level.

As far as injuries go, he has a relatively clean bill of health. He suffered a knee injury in 2024 that required him to wear a brace throughout the playoffs. He didn’t wear it this season, though, suggesting his fully past that ailment. Beyond that, it’s been normal bumps and bruises accumulated throughout the season.

The surface-level numbers over the last two years are everything you want to see: 362 carries for 2,497 yards (averaged 6.9 yards per carry in each year) and 35 touchdowns.

What I see on film is an all-around running back with a punishing run style and ability to receive the ball, although Notre Dame’s offence rarely ran through his hands. He caught 55 balls for 517 yards and five touchdowns over the last two years.

The first thing that stands out is his physicality. Love runs with good pad level and is normally the one to deliver the blow, while his contact balance can be something to marvel at. He ranked 19th in the country in forced missed tackles as a rusher with 51.

When he gets the ball, he’s decisive with his reads and showcases a quick burst in the gap.

There’s a piece of me that feels his 40-yard dash time won’t wow anyone, but don’t be fooled, he has adequate top-end speed to match that initial burst. This season, he ranked fifth among all RBs in explosive runs (10+ yards) with 37.

One pro comparison I saw for him was Jahmyr Gibbs, which, quite frankly, I just don’t see. Gibbs is smaller and much more fluid in his movements. I will refrain from a pro comp right now.

Something that I wasn’t able to see many reps of in my film study — but have read through other scouting reports — is that Love’s leaves plenty to be desired as a pass-protector. This should be a yellow flag for prospective dynasty owners, as this could be the difference between Love being a workhorse three-down back and an exclusively early-down back.

For what it’s worth, PFF’s average grade for his pass-pro this season was 55.2.

Keep an eye on what draft experts are saying about his pass protection throughout the draft process and whether it will continue to be a point of concern leading into the draft — it will influence his stock and how teams view him.

Aside from that, there’s a lot to like — or love — here. You don’t score 40 times in two years by accident. Love has a nose for the end zone and can carve out hard yards, and has the ability to impact a game between the 20s.

Is he the type of talent that I would lock in as a top-10 pick? Probably not. But I would be shocked to see him escape the first round.

Landing spots that make sense with the current draft order (in order): Kansas City, Dallas, Minnesota, Carolina, Seattle, Houston.

With that, he should be high on your dynasty draft boards, maybe even No. 1.

Thanks for reading and, as always, have a great day.

Josh