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Notre Dame's Jadarian Price Poised for Standout Combine Performance
Teammate Jeremiyah Love also expected to impress in passing drills
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is set to feature several talented running back prospects, including Notre Dame's Jadarian Price and his teammate Jeremiyah Love. Price is expected to be a 'workout warrior', impressing scouts with his explosive athletic testing. Meanwhile, Love is projected to shine in the passing drills, showcasing his soft hands and route-running ability out of the backfield.
Why it matters
The NFL Scouting Combine is a crucial event for running back prospects to demonstrate their athletic abilities and versatility as pass-catchers. Strong performances from players like Price and Love could significantly boost their draft stock and open up more opportunities at the next level.
The details
Jadarian Price is expected to test extremely well in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, and other explosive drills. His combination of linear and lateral quickness should allow him to excel in the position-specific workouts as well. Teammate Jeremiyah Love, meanwhile, is projected to impress scouts with his receiving skills, adjusting well to throws at all levels of the field and transitioning smoothly from pass-catcher to runner.
- The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will take place from February 27 to March 5 in Indianapolis.
- Price and Love are scheduled to participate in on-field drills on March 2.
The players
Jadarian Price
A dynamic running back prospect from Notre Dame who is expected to test extremely well in the athletic drills at the Combine.
Jeremiyah Love
Notre Dame's other top running back, known for his receiving skills and ability to impact the passing game.
Demond Claiborne
A senior running back from Wake Forest who profiles similarly to Nyheim Hines with his quickness and explosiveness.
Robert Henry Jr.
A running back from UTSA who possesses impressive straight-line speed and the ability to create explosive plays.
Emmett Johnson
A junior running back from Nebraska who could draw comparisons to Raheem Mostert with his combination of size and athleticism.
What they’re saying
“I expect Price to test well and he should also crush it in the position drills as well.”
— Fran Duffy, NFL Analyst (allphly.com)
“I would expect Johnson to look good in the 40-yard dash and in the jumps this week.”
— Fran Duffy, NFL Analyst (allphly.com)
What’s next
Scouts will be closely monitoring the performances of Price, Love, and the other top running back prospects at the Combine, as strong showings could significantly impact their draft positioning.
The takeaway
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will provide a platform for running back prospects like Jadarian Price and Jeremiyah Love to showcase their unique skill sets, with Price expected to dominate the athletic testing and Love projected to impress in the passing drills.
