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The top running back in college football, Jeremiyah Love of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, declared on Tuesday for the NFL Draft.
“Making the decision to attend Notre Dame was easy because of the people," Love said upon revealing his decision.
"From the amazing football support staff to my fellow students — I could not have picked a better place for me to grow into the man I am today. It is with a wealth of gratitude I will take the many experiences Notre Dame has given me and apply those lessons learned as I move onto the next level. I look forward to representing my family and Notre Dame in the NFL.”
“Those who know me best know I’m very direct… I have made the decision to declare for the NFL Draft. 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.”
We’ve seen a wide variety of draft positions for the top overall running back in the draft as seen below.
| Year | Player | Draft # |
| 2025 | Ashton Jeanty | 6 |
| 2024 | Jonathan Brooks | 46 |
| 2023 | Bijan Robinson | 8 |
| 2022 | Breece Hall | 36 |
| 2021 | Najee Harris | 24 |
| 2020 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | 32 |
| 2019 | Josh Jacobs | 24 |
| 2018 | Saquon Barkley | 2 |
| 2017 | Leonard Fournette | 4 |
| 2016 | Ezekiel Elliott | 4 |
The average top spot for a running back over the last ten years is 18.6. The average top spot for running back over the last five years is 24.
So where does that leave Jeremiyah Love? He has good size, speed and hands and is seen as the consensus best running back in the upcoming draft.
The oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag have opened draft position over/under for Love.
Jeremiyah Love – Draft Position
Over/Under 11.5
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
