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Jeremiyah Love

Jeremiyah Love is an American professional football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jeremiyah Love is an American professional football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and won the 2025 Doak Walker Award before being selected third overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Early life and high school

Love was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended Christian Brothers College High School. Reports describe him as a multi-sport athlete who also competed in track and basketball.

College career

Love played for Notre Dame from 2023 to 2025 and became one of the top running backs in college football. His honors included the 2025 Doak Walker Award and unanimous first-team All-American recognition.

Professional career

Love entered the 2026 NFL Draft after his Notre Dame career and was chosen third overall by the Arizona Cardinals. He began his NFL career as a rookie running back.

Playing style and reputation

Sources describe Love as an explosive back with breakaway speed and playmaking ability. His college production and award recognition helped make him one of the top running back prospects in his draft class.

Key facts

  • Love is an American professional football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL.
  • He played college football at Notre Dame and won the 2025 Doak Walker Award.
  • He was a unanimous first-team All-American in 2025.
  • Love was selected third overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.
  • He attended Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, Missouri.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeremiyah Love?
Jeremiyah Love is an American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals who played college football at Notre Dame.
What college did Jeremiyah Love attend?
He attended the University of Notre Dame, where he played for the Fighting Irish.
When was Jeremiyah Love drafted into the NFL?
He was selected third overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.
What major college award did Jeremiyah Love win?
He won the 2025 Doak Walker Award, which honors the nation’s top college running back.
Where is Jeremiyah Love from?
He is from St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States.
What position does Jeremiyah Love play?
He plays running back.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiyah_Love
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, college career, NFL drafting, and current team
  2. NFL — https://www.nfl.com/news/jeremiyah-love-cardinals-no-3-overall-pick-2026-nfl-draft
    Supports: 2026 NFL Draft selection by Arizona and summary of college production
  3. Arizona Cardinals — https://www.azcardinals.com/team/players-roster/jeremiyah-love/
    Supports: Roster status, position, height, weight, draft position, and award notes
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/4870808/jeremiyah-love
    Supports: Team, position, birthdate, college, draft information, and awards
  5. NCAA — https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2026-04-23/jeremiyah-love-college-football-career-stats-highlights-records
    Supports: College career timeline, high school background, and Notre Dame tenure
  6. CBS Sports — https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/jeremiyah-love-nfl-draft-profile/
    Supports: High school athletics, recruiting background, and draft-profile context