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Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love Reveals Underrated Blocking Skill
Love's blocking ability makes him a complete NFL prospect, according to the star running back.
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love revealed that his blocking ability is the most underrated part of his game, stating that he has "dominated everybody" in blocking. Love's blocking skills, which include an 80.2 run block grade in 2025, make him a complete NFL prospect despite his primary focus being on running the ball.
Why it matters
Love's blocking prowess, in addition to his skills as a runner and receiver, makes him an even more attractive prospect for NFL teams. His well-rounded skill set could lead to him being drafted higher than expected in the upcoming NFL Draft.
The details
Game film shows Love is especially adept as a lead blocker, and he has improved in this area over the course of his career at Notre Dame. In 2025, Love posted an 80.2 run block grade, which was the fifth-best among running backs that season. This is even more impressive considering most of the top run-blocking running backs saw significantly fewer snaps than Love, who split time throughout his career.
- Love appeared at the NFL Combine earlier this week and discussed his underrated blocking ability.
- In 2025, Love posted an 80.2 run block grade according to Pro Football Focus.
The players
Jeremiyah Love
A star running back at the University of Notre Dame who is entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
What they’re saying
“Blocking. I mean, nobody's really beat me in blocking. I've pretty much dominated everybody else. I feel like that's just underrated.”
— Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame Running Back (slapthesign.com)
What’s next
Love's blocking ability and well-rounded skill set could lead to him being drafted higher than expected in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
The takeaway
Jeremiyah Love's blocking prowess, in addition to his skills as a runner and receiver, makes him a complete NFL prospect. His ability to dominate as a lead blocker is an underrated aspect of his game that could elevate his draft stock and help him succeed at the next level.
