The Dallas Cowboys may have just locked up Javonte Williams on a three-year, $24 million extension, but the 2026 NFL Draft’s top running back prospect isn’t interested in joining them anyway.
Jeremiyah Love, the standout from Notre Dame widely considered the best RB in the class, made it crystal clear at the NFL Scouting Combine that he has zero desire to play in Dallas.
Dec 25, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer looks on during warmups before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Dec 25, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer looks on during warmups before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Jeremiyah Love Shuts Down Cowboys Draft Buzz: Top 2026 RB Prospect Says “Who Is That?” About “America’s Team”
When a reporter brought up the Cowboys’ nickname “America’s Team,” Love responded with a blunt:
“Who is that?”
He followed up by explaining:
“My dad’s a Steelers fan, and he doesn’t like the Cowboys.”
The exchange, captured on video and quickly shared across social media, went viral almost instantly. Love’s deadpan dismissal and family-rooted loyalty to Pittsburgh have fans and analysts buzzing about where the dynamic runner will actually land.
Hilarious: Notre Dame star RB Jeremiyah Love does NOT want to be drafted by the Cowboys.
Reporter: “Have you met with America’s Team yet?”
Love: “Who is that?”
Jeremiyah: “My dad is a Steelers fan. And he doesn’t like the Cowboys.”
💀💀💀pic.twitter.com/Ucg3CjYeYp
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 27, 2026
Why Love to Dallas Was Even in the Conversation
Mock drafts had frequently linked Love to the Cowboys, especially after their 2025 season exposed a lack of explosive backfield depth. But the fresh Williams extension (with $16 million guaranteed) essentially closes that door. Dallas now has a proven RB1 on the roster and limited cap flexibility, making a high draft pick on another running back far less likely.
Love’s comments remove any remaining intrigue — he’s not dreaming of playing at AT&T Stadium or wearing the star.
Jeremiyah Love’s 2026 Draft Outlook
Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs with the football during the first quarter against Stanford Cardinal safety Che Ojarikre (22) at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs with the football during the first quarter against Stanford Cardinal safety Che Ojarikre (22) at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
Elite traits: Explosive speed, elite vision, receiving skills, and home-run ability out of the backfield
Projected range: Mid-to-late first round (some analysts have him as high as top-15 overall)
Ideal fits: Teams needing a three-down RB with big-play upside (e.g., teams like the Steelers, Chargers, or Patriots could emerge as real suitors)
The Dallas Cowboys may have dodged a player who was never interested in the first place. Love’s loyalty to his father’s Steelers fandom and his clear disinterest in “America’s Team” add a fun twist to the pre-draft narrative.
NFL Draft fans: Where do you see Jeremiyah Love landing in 2026? Steelers reunion? Or somewhere else entirely? Drop your mock below!
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