Jeremiyah Love: Top NFL Draft Prospect

0:00On March 30th, Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love is lighting up mod drafts as one of the top prospects for the NFL draft. Last season, he exploded for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns over 12 games averaging 6.9 yards per carry. At the combine, this 6-foot-212-pound back clocked a 4.36-40 yard dash with a 1.55-10 yard split, a lead speed that shows up on film. Analysts like Adam Schefter see the Washington commanders at pick 7 as his landing spot, calling it a perfect fit for their need for explosive, talent next to Jaden Daniels. NFL.com's Mike Bann agrees in his latest mock, while others project him to the Titans at 4, or Giants at 5 if he slides. Even with other studs like Karnel Tate or Caleb Downs available, Love's Burst makes him tough to pass up. Fans and scouts rave about his vision to find hitting gaps, patients to let blocks develop, and quick cuts that turn routine runs into big plays.

1:03He had explosive 20-plus yarders in 8 of 12 games, including multiple 45-yard bombs. Still, the debate rages on drafting a running back this high, given positional value. Commanders, GM, Adam Peters, beefed up defense and free agency, so they might skip Love for defensive help and grab a powerback like Jonah Coleman on day. 2. Coleman leads the class with 148 missed tackles forced in ties love in yards after contact, fitting as a Chris Rodriguez. Replacement. League meetings kick off next week in Phoenix, with rule tweaks like any time onside kicks on the table, but the real heat is ref negotiations. Sides are far apart on pay and performance bonuses, with the NFL prepping replacement officials by May 1st to avoid last time's chaos. I stay glued to these draft calls in any last second deal.