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Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love visits New York Giants

3/15/2026

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Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish football running back Jeremiyah Love continues to gain attention as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches.

Love shared on his Instagram Saturday that he recently visited the New York Giants as part of the pre-draft evaluation process. (Source)

The Giants currently hold the No. 5 overall pick in the upcoming draft and appear to be exploring multiple options as they prepare to make one of the most important selections of the first round.

Giants evaluating offensive playmakers

New York enters the offseason with a new-look coaching staff and an offense that could benefit from additional playmaking talent.

The organization recently hired John Harbaugh as head coach while bringing in Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator.

Meanwhile, quarterback Jaxson Dart is coming off an impressive rookie season, making the possibility of adding another dynamic offensive weapon an intriguing option for the Giants at No. 5 overall.

Breakout season at Notre Dame

Love enters the draft following a dominant final season at Notre Dame.

The star running back rushed for 1,372 yards while setting a program record with 21 total touchdowns. Of those scores, 18 came on the ground while three came as a receiver.

His performance earned him a spot as a Heisman Trophy finalist while also securing the Doak Walker Award, given annually to the nation’s top running back.

Draft projections still evolving

Prior to NFL free agency, several mock drafts projected Love as a top-10 selection.

Some early projections placed him with the New Orleans Saints at No. 8 overall or the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 9. However, both teams recently addressed the running back position in free agency by signing Travis Etienne and Kenneth Walker III.

As a result, draft projections for Love have shifted.

In a recent mock draft, ESPN analyst Field Yates projected Love to be selected No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders.

Meanwhile, the Giants were projected to select former Ohio State Buckeyes football safety Caleb Downs with the No. 5 pick.

One of the top prospects in the draft

Regardless of where he ultimately lands, Love remains one of the most highly regarded players in the 2026 draft class.

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. recently ranked Love as the No. 2 overall prospect on his latest big board behind Fernando Mendoza.

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23–25 in Pittsburgh, giving teams several more weeks to evaluate prospects through visits, pro days and final scouting meetings.

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Will Notre Dame Meet Expectations This Season?

2/11/26

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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish enter the 2026 season with something they have not always handled well: overwhelming expectation.

Every offseason brings familiar criticism. Detractors recycle the same talking points — join a conference, the schedule is soft, the program is overrated. Some of those arguments fade quickly under scrutiny. One, however, continues to follow the Irish year after year: the label of “overrated.”

The History Behind the Narrative

From 2006 through 2016, Notre Dame often entered seasons ranked highly and exited with disappointment. Blowout losses in major bowl games and uneven finishes created ammunition for critics. Preseason optimism frequently failed to translate into postseason validation.

Since 2017, that storyline has shifted. The Fighting Irish have posted multiple top-12 finishes, reached the College Football Playoff, and remained consistently competitive on the national stage. The program no longer fits the version of itself that struggled to meet projections a decade ago.

Still, perception lingers longer than performance.

Expectations Reach a New Level

According to early betting markets, Notre Dame currently sits among the favorites — and in some cases the outright favorite — to win the national championship. That type of spring momentum almost guarantees a top-five preseason ranking.

And with a top-five ranking comes a clear standard: compete for a title or fall short of expectations.

Those are the stakes.

If Notre Dame opens the season ranked inside the top five, the margin for error disappears. A single slip becomes magnified. A close loss fuels the “overrated” narrative once again. Fair or not, that is the environment the Irish will navigate.

Can the Irish Deliver?

Recent seasons suggest the foundation is stronger than in years past. Recruiting has improved. Depth has stabilized. The program has shown resilience in big moments rather than shrinking from them.

But meeting expectations in college football demands more than consistency. It requires finishing the job.

If Notre Dame reaches the playoff and wins on the sport’s biggest stage, the conversation shifts permanently. If it falls short, the cycle restarts.

The question is no longer whether Notre Dame belongs in the discussion. The question is whether this roster can convert hype into hardware.

Because in 2026, for the Irish, anything less than legitimate national championship contention will feel like unfinished business.

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Notre Dame Building Early Momentum in 2027 Recruiting Cycle

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Notre Dame continues to position itself as a major recruiting force under head coach Marcus Freeman, as the Irish hold a Rivals top-five recruiting class early in the 2027 cycle. With quarterback now a priority, Notre Dame’s staff has expanded its national search for the next centerpiece of the offense. (Source)

Quarterback Becomes a Key Focus for the Irish

Quarterback recruiting moved to the forefront after Teddy Jarrard reclassified into the 2026 class. Teddy Jarrard’s reclassification into the 2026 class allowed Freeman, quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli, and offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock to intensify their evaluations of 2027 signal-callers.

The Irish are already tracking multiple high-upside prospects across the country as the evaluation period ramps up.

Champ Monds Emerging as a Priority Target

Vero Beach, Florida, four-star quarterback Champ Monds has quickly become a name to watch. Notre Dame coaches are expected to evaluate him in person as he navigates a busy recruiting stretch that includes visits to Florida State and Florida.

Rivals ranks Monds as the No. 11 quarterback and No. 138 overall prospect in the 2027 class. His family has emphasized Notre Dame’s academic reputation and offensive coaching continuity as major selling points.

Monds broke onto the national radar as a freshman by completing over 67 percent of his passes for 2,234 yards and 23 touchdowns, while adding more than 500 rushing yards. Despite injury limiting his sophomore season, he still posted efficient numbers and protected the football.

Kamden Lopati Drawing National Attention

West Valley, Utah, standout Kamden Lopati continues to climb recruiting boards nationwide. The Rivals300 quarterback remains committed to Illinois but has acknowledged Notre Dame’s appeal following multiple visits to South Bend.

Lopati brings a dual-threat profile after throwing for 2,671 yards and 34 touchdowns as a junior, while adding 730 rushing yards and 10 scores. Rivals ranks him as the No. 9 quarterback and No. 115 prospect overall in 2027.

While flipping him may prove difficult, Notre Dame remains firmly in the evaluation conversation.

Additional Quarterbacks on Notre Dame’s Radar

Notre Dame has also evaluated Goodyear, Arizona four-star Blake Roskopf, a polished passer with strong production and growing national interest. Roskopf threw for 2,815 yards and 37 touchdowns last fall and ranks inside the Rivals top 200. (Source)

Another name to monitor is Tabor Academy quarterback Peter Bourque, a Michigan commit watching developments in Ann Arbor after a coaching change. Notre Dame showed early interest and could re-enter the picture.

Florida quarterback Davin Davidson also stands out after leading Sarasota Cardinal Mooney to a state championship. Davidson completed 65 percent of his passes for nearly 2,400 yards and has drawn praise for his poise and leadership.

What It Signals for Notre Dame Moving Forward

With coaches active on the road and evaluations accelerating, Notre Dame has positioned itself as a serious contender for multiple elite quarterbacks in the 2027 class. While new names will emerge, the Irish already have a strong foundation of targets and momentum.

As Freeman continues to shape the program’s long-term vision, quarterback recruiting remains central to Notre Dame’s push to stay nationally competitive in the years ahead.

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