Jeremiyah Love, the standout running back from Notre Dame, entered the NFL Draft with considerable anticipation after demonstrating notable progress during his three seasons with the Fighting Irish. At the NFL Draft Combine, Love posted an unofficial 40-yard dash time of 4.37 seconds, attracting a variety of reactions from fans debating his prospects and potential NFL fit.
Varied Fan Opinions on Love’s Speed and Draft Potential
Love’s 4.37-second 40-yard dash performance generated contrasting views among NFL enthusiasts. While some expressed disappointment over the time, feeling it fell short of the hype surrounding him, others pointed out that the speed was still impressive compared to average combine results. Several fans highlighted skepticism by comparing Love’s time unfavorably to other players, while others viewed him as a valuable draft prospect worthy of a top 10 pick.
Barely even faster than Kadarius Toney,
a fan wrote.
ehh, underwhelming time given the hype around him,
another fan commented.
Despite some doubts, backers of Love argue that his speed remains a significant asset, particularly if a team like the Kansas City Chiefs, who hold the ninth overall pick, opts to select him. Various fans voiced enthusiasm about his potential role with the Chiefs, emphasizing his fit and the upside he brings as a running back in the NFL.
Some chiefs fans saying they don’t want him at 9 cause he’s a running back……We would be lucky if he fell to us and this would be a no brainer pick imo,
a fan stated.
JEREMIYAH LOVE U R A TITAN !
another expressed support.
He will not get past the chiefs,
was a confident prediction.
Yea the commanders can’t let him get past pick 7,
another fan added, while one simply called him a Top 10 lock.
Jeremiyah Love Discusses Desire to Join Kansas City Chiefs
Among the possible NFL destinations, Jeremiyah Love has publicly expressed particular interest in the Kansas City Chiefs, sharing this view during an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show. Love highlighted the appeal of playing alongside star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, whom he regards as the best player in the league currently.
“Yes, I would be [up for joining the Chiefs],”
Love said.
“Especially playing with Patrick Mahomes. I feel like he’s the best quarterback as of right now that’s in the league. I feel like he is top 1. So, it would be an honor to play with him.”
Close proximity to his hometown is another reason Love favors the Chiefs, but he remains flexible, underscoring that his primary focus is to succeed at the professional level regardless of which team drafts him.
Uncertain Draft Fate but High Expectations Remain
While Love’s exact destination remains unknown, anticipation builds as multiple NFL franchises reportedly show interest in his services. With a strong collegiate performance and a notable 40-yard dash, he is widely tipped to be selected within the top 10 picks of the draft. Fans and analysts alike continue to debate his speed and overall readiness, fueling an intense atmosphere ahead of the official draft proceedings.
The momentum generated by Jeremiyah Love’s combine performance and draft discussions reflects not only on his athletic ability but also on the strategic choices teams must make. Selecting Love could impact offensive schemes, especially for franchises looking to bolster their running back position alongside elite quarterbacks like Mahomes. The coming weeks will reveal how NFL organizations weigh these factors as the draft approaches.
RB Jeremiyah Love unofficial:
4.37 40-yard dash
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) February 28, 2026
Barely even faster than Kadarius Toney😭😭
— 𝙈𝘽𝙏🍀 (@MoggedByTatum) February 28, 2026
https://twitter.com/meshconcept/status/2027810814862733426
Some chiefs fans saying they don’t want him at 9 cause he’s a running back……
We would be lucky if he fell to us and this would be a no brainer pick imo https://t.co/u1dzO002IR
— Steve Cooper (@coopuhscoopuh) February 28, 2026
JEREMIYAH LOVE U R A TITAN ! https://t.co/d5OEF966oR
— Bandemic Bureau (@dubzfyy) February 28, 2026
He will not get past the chiefs https://t.co/JAJWUeJAtJ
— 12.26.25. (@timothyfjr) February 28, 2026
Yea the commanders can’t let him get past pick 7 https://t.co/YfJHlmdrPZ
— 2 timothy 1:7 (@bighomiehawk) February 28, 2026
Top 10 lock https://t.co/ESHYfaHwL8
— C 🐺 (@_eagles_10) February 28, 2026
"I'd be close to home. … I feel like [Patrick Mahomes] is the best quarterback as of right now. … It would be an honor to play with him."
Jeremiyah Love on the possibility of being drafted by the Chiefs 👀
(via @richeisenshow) pic.twitter.com/e4unNlwn6N
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) February 27, 2026
