A recent mock draft from The Athletic’s beat writers places Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love as a possible Ravens selection at No. 14, a scenario that would surprise many given Love’s projected top-five value. The piece argues that Love’s speed and big-play ability could provide immediate juice to a shifting offense, especially with Henry’s aging timeline in mind.
Love’s collegiate résumé supports the fit. In 2025, he produced 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries, averaging 6.9 yards per attempt, along with 27 catches for 280 yards and three receiving scores. Standing about 6-foot, 214 pounds, Love is a patient, hard runner with top-end speed, traits that align with the Ravens’ emphasis on a potent, versatile backfield.
If Baltimore pursues a Henry successor in the near future, Love would represent a blueprint for the ideal replacement: a dynamic, game-changing back who can carry a heavy workload and contribute as a reliable receiving option. However, landing him would depend on the draft’s trajectory and positional value considerations, given Henry’s current contract and the Ravens’ immediate roster needs.
Overall, the speculation underscores a broader strategic question for Baltimore: when and how to transition from a veteran star to a younger back who can sustain the team’s productive ground game. A selection like Love would signal a proactive plan to maintain a high-powered rushing attack beyond Henry’s prime years.
