Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, ranked No. 2 on ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s Big Board, has confirmed that he intends to take part in all on-field workouts at the NFL scouting combine. Love said he does not plan to skip the 40-yard dash or any of the standard drills scheduled for running backs on Saturday.
Love’s decision sets him apart from a growing number of prospects who opt to participate selectively in combine activities, often choosing to wait for their college pro days to run the 40-yard dash or perform other timed and measured drills. By committing to a full workout in Indianapolis, Love is giving NFL evaluators an early, comprehensive look at his athletic profile in a standardized, high-pressure setting.
As one of the top-rated running backs in this draft class, Love will draw significant attention from team scouts, general managers and coaches during the combine’s testing and position drills. His performance in the 40-yard dash, shuttle runs, jumps and on-field running back drills will help clubs evaluate his speed, explosiveness, agility and overall readiness for the professional level.
The combine remains one of the most scrutinized events in the pre-draft process, especially for skill-position players. Running backs, in particular, are often judged heavily on straight-line speed and short-area quickness. Love’s willingness to test in every category offers teams verified data that can be compared directly to other prospects in this class and to historical benchmarks at the position.
In addition to the physical testing, Love will also go through team interviews and medical evaluations, which are central components of the combine experience. While those elements take place largely behind closed doors, his on-field performance will be closely tracked by league personnel and observers.
Love’s full participation signals confidence in his preparation and physical condition heading into the draft evaluation period. With many decision-makers in attendance, his showing on Saturday will be an early, visible step in shaping how teams view him as a potential lead back at the next level.
