"Three-phase running back capable of stressing defenses with big-play speed and untapped pass-catching value. Love shared carries but was the heartbeat of Notre Dame's offense over the last two years. He runs with a fierce tempo and processes the front with adequate eyes to find entry points and burst through them. Outstanding speed erases pursuit angles to the corner and helps him pull away from tacklers once he opens his gait."
"Love is a three-down, scheme-independent player who would benefit from a complementary back to preserve his big-play ability. He's a talented route runner and pass catcher who can work from the slot and mismatch linebackers. He runs through contact and squeezes out extra yards as a committed finisher with live-legged violent cuts in segmented bursts that can elude tacklers."
Saturday's skill-position day at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis features quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers competing in various drills and scripted sessions. For the Bears, quarterback depth remains a consideration despite Caleb Williams' presence, while wide receiver needs depend on potential offseason trades like a DJ Moore deal. Running back represents a priority area if Chicago seeks to add explosiveness and potentially address D'Andre Swift's salary situation. Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame emerges as a prospect fit—a three-phase running back with exceptional speed, violent cutting ability, and pass-catching skills who runs with fierce tempo and processes defensive fronts effectively. Jadarian Price, also from Notre Dame, offers tempo-driven running with smooth hips and elite vision.
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