Jeremiyah Love Summer Tape Review

Name: Jeremiyah Love

Position: Running Back

Recruiting Rank: 4-Star Recruit

High School: Christian Brothers College (St. Louis, MO)

College: Notre Dame

Captain: No

Measurables

Height: 6’0

Weight: 206

40 Yard: 4.44

10 Yard: Unknown

Arm Length: Unknown

Hand Size: Unknown

Vertical: Unknown

3 Cone: Unknown

Broad Jump: Unknown

Bench: Unknown

Position Specific

Positives in Pass Game:

Natural hands catcher with little wasted motion securing the football.
Explosive after the catch, turning short checkdowns into chunk gains.
Can be flexed into the slot or motioned out wide, creating mismatch problems against linebackers.
Fluid transitions from receiver to runner, maximizing YAC.
Speed threatens deep wheel routes and stretches defenses vertically.

Negatives in Pass Game:

Still learning advanced route concepts; relies heavily on straight-line speed over nuanced route running.
Struggles in pass protection; anchor strength is inconsistent and technique can break down against power rushers.
Doesn’t yet demonstrate the awareness to consistently pick up delayed blitzers.

Positives in Run Game:

Track speed translates to the field; capable of breaking long runs at any moment.
Excellent contact balance despite leaner frame—bounces off glancing blows.
Shows patience and vision in zone schemes, allowing blocks to develop.
Effective in space, with a wide variety of moves (hurdle, cutback, stutter, spin).
Always falls forward, finishing runs with authority.
Versatile in outside zone, inside zone, and stretch plays.

Negatives in Run Game:

At 206 lbs, frame raises durability questions for NFL bell-cow workload.
Occasional lapses in vision on gap/power concepts, missing cutback lanes.
Ball security technique when hurdling or running in space needs refinement—carries away from body.
More finesse than power—won’t consistently push piles at the line of scrimmage.

The Wrap-up

Summary: Love is a speed back with legitimate big-play ability who took a major step forward between his freshman and sophomore seasons at Notre Dame. He shows the ability to score from anywhere on the field, both as a runner and receiver, and his acceleration forces defenses to account for him at all times. Love isn’t built to carry 25 touches a game, but he has the tools to thrive in a rotation where his speed and versatility can change the way defenses line up. His progress so far suggests he’s still trending upward as a complete back.

Injury Concerns: Battled a knee injury late in 2024 but played through it.

Character/Off-Field Concerns: None noted.

Projected Role: Dynamic RB2/committee back with legitimate RB1 upside in a spread or zone-based scheme.

Strong Points:

Elite speed and acceleration.
Natural pass-catching ability.
Dangerous in space with creativity and elusiveness.
Strong developmental trajectory and coachability.
Ability to score from anywhere on the field.

Weak Points:

Size/durability concerns for NFL-level workload.
Needs refinement in pass protection.
Limited route tree when split out wide.
Ball security technique in open field.

Exposures:

@ Texas A&M (2024)
Georgia Tech (2024)
Indiana (2024)

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Dalton Tinklenberg

Before launching The Scouting Depot, Dalton worked with Blue HQ Media, where he covered major sporting events such as the Indianapolis 500, the College Football Playoff, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Through his professional affiliations and on-the-ground experience, Dalton combines deep knowledge of the game with recognized standards of storytelling, editorial excellence, and authenticity in sports coverage.