Trending Now - Chiefs Fans Split on Drafting RB Jeremiyah Love Amid Buzz
WHO:
Jeremiyah Love, running back from Notre Dame
Todd McShay, NFL Draft analyst
Mike Borgonzi, Tennessee Titans general manager
Kay Adams, host of Up & Adams
Jordan Reid and Matt Miller, ESPN draft analysts
Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks running back
Breece Hall, New York Jets running back
Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans quarterback
WHAT:
Jeremiyah Love earned unanimous All-American honors in 2025 and won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back.
He was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, Walter Camp Award, and Maxwell Award.
Love set a Notre Dame single-season record with 21 total touchdowns and tied the school record with 18 rushing touchdowns in 2025.
He ranked among the FBS leaders in yards per carry (6.9), rushing yards (1,372), scrimmage yards (1,652), and total touchdowns (21) in 2025.
Love's 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine was 4.36 seconds.
He finished his career with 2,882 rushing yards, 36 rushing touchdowns, 63 receptions, and 6 receiving touchdowns over 41 games.
Todd McShay ranked Love as the best overall player in his draft rankings.
Mike Borgonzi described Love as a "three-down running back" who can impact the game significantly.
Love's 2025 statistics included 1,372 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns.
The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Seven running backs have been selected in the first round since 2020.
Love's 39 runs of 10-plus yards in 2025 were the fourth most among FBS running backs.
WHERE:
NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (location of the 2026 NFL Draft)
Notre Dame (university where Love played)
WHEN:
2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23, 2026.
Love's 2025 season ended with a 10-2 record and no postseason bowl game invitation.
The NFL Combine took place in February 2026.
WHY:
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking for offensive help after a disappointing 6-11 season in 2025.
The Titans are considering Love to strengthen their running back position, which is currently uncertain.
HOW:
Love participated in various drills at the NFL Combine, including running back and wide receiver drills to showcase his versatility.
He utilized his experience with video games to enhance his on-field performance, likening it to playing tag.
Jeremiyah Love, the standout running back from Notre Dame, earned unanimous All-American honors in 2025 and won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back, finishing his collegiate career with impressive stats that included 2,882 rushing yards and 36 rushing touchdowns. At the NFL Combine in February, Love showcased his speed with a 40-yard dash time of 4.36 seconds, and he is highly regarded by analysts like Todd McShay, who ranked him as the best overall player in the draft. With the Tennessee Titans holding the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft on April 23, they are considering Love to bolster their running back position after a challenging season.