Why Jeremiyah Love Is the NFL’s Next Superhero
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Jeremiyah Love, a top NFL draft prospect from Notre Dame, credits watching the anime "Seven Deadly Sins" for helping him access and express his emotions, which he previously struggled to show.
- Love's unique personality and strong moral code, shaped by superhero stories, influenced his approach to football and relationships, as he often prioritized teammates and friends over personal glory.
- Despite challenges related to possible autism spectrum disorder, Love has grown socially and emotionally, supported by his family and coaches, and developed talents beyond football, including playing piano and creating a comic book.
- Known for his work ethic and versatility on the field, Love can impact games as a running back, blocker, or wide receiver, and his leadership and character have earned high praise from coaches and peers.
- Off the field, Love embraces his identity as a fan of anime and video games, aiming to inspire others to be authentic and understand that not everyone will be a star, but everyone can be true to themselves.
