Jeremiyah Love turned Lucas Oil Stadium into his own personal highlight reel during the 2026 NFL Combine, cementing his status as the undisputed RB1 of this draft class. The Notre Dame star, coming off a historic season in which he totaled 1,652 yards from scrimmage and 21 touchdowns, arrived in Indianapolis with the same home-run-hitter reputation that made him a Heisman finalist and the first Fighting Irish running back in decades to finish in the top three of the voting.
After a college career defined by remarkable efficiency — including a staggering 7.1 yards per carry and a program-record 98-yard touchdown — Love looked every bit the unanimous All-American and Doak Walker Award winner. He showcased a rare blend of elite pass-catching ability and explosive reacceleration, drawing comparisons from scouts to Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson.
The exclamation point on his performance came in the 40-yard dash, where the St. Louis native scorched the turf with an official time of 4.36 seconds.
Here are the full results from Love’s Combine performance.
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Jeremiyah Love 40-yard dash time
Love ran a 4.36 40-yard dash, which was second amongst running backs and ranked near the top of anyone at the combine.
.@NDFootball RB Jeremiyah Love followed it up with a 4.36u on his second run.@MoveTheSticks' second overall prospect is showing off out there.
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The 4.36 came on his second run after he had a 4.37 on his first.
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Jeremiyah Love height, weight
Love measured in at a rock-solid 6' 0" and 214 lbs at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
This frame represents a significant physical evolution from his early days at Notre Dame, proving he has added the necessary bulk to handle a high-volume NFL workload without sacrificing his trademark explosiveness.
Scouts have been particularly impressed by his "pro-ready" build, noting that he carries his weight exceptionally well through his lower body, which allows for the elite contact balance and power he displayed throughout his All-American collegiate career.
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Jeremiyah Love vs Saquon Barkley combine results
Measurable Jeremiyah Love (2026) Saquon Barkley (2018)
Height 6' 0" 6' 0"
Weight 212 lbs 233 lbs
40-Yard Dash 4.37 seconds 4.40 seconds
10-Yard Split 1.49 seconds 1.54 seconds
Vertical Jump TBD 41"
Arm Length 32" 31 3/8"
Hand Size 9 1/8" 9 1/2"
Barkley isn't the only elite running back Love outperformed.
Jahmyr Gibbs Jeremiyah Love
5'9" Height 6'0"
199 Weight 212
4.36s 40 4.36s
1.52s 10 yard split 1.55s pic.twitter.com/5OV1b7j6gF
— Underdog (@Underdog) February 28, 2026