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By Tyler Erzberger
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After the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were snubbed from the College Football Playoff, the biggest question on campus turned to the future of superstar running back Jeremiyah Love.
Love, who finished third in Heisman voting and was widely considered the best non-quarterback player in the country for 2025, spoke openly about how hurt he was from not making the Playoff and how he would have to take time on whether he would return to school in 2026 or go pro.
On Tuesday, Love announced his decision on social media, saying goodbye to his alma mater as he intends to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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“I know I am prepared for this moment because of the amazing people I have in my life and I want to thank them now,” he wrote. “...My family, specifically my parents, have been so instrumental in my success, not only on the football field, but in life.”
Love would go on to thank his coaches, players, and everyone at Notre Dame for helping him prepare for the next stage in his life. Although head coach Marcus Freeman publicly said he would do his best to keep his star back for one more season, the expectation was that Love would head to the draft this coming spring.
As he looks to join an NFL team next year, Love is projected to be a top-half first-round pick. Many pundits believe he can get selected in the top-ten, similar to Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty last year when he went No. 6 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Over his three years at Notre Dame, Love accrued 3,476 yards from scrimmage and 42 total touchdowns.
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