Bengals Eye Notre Dame's Love: Elite RB Could Transform Cincinnati's Championship Dreams
The Cincinnati Bengals are making waves in draft circles as they consider adding explosive Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love to their already potent offensive arsenal. This isn't your typical defensive-minded draft strategy, folks. This is about winning championships the American way.
NFL analyst Bucky Brooks has the Bengals squarely in his sights for Love, calling the Notre Dame standout the perfect complement to elite quarterback play. "The Notre Dame standout has shown the competitive stamina to handle a heavy workload as a runner and receiver out of the backfield," Brooks wrote, identifying Cincinnati as a prime landing spot alongside Washington, New Orleans, and Kansas City.
Championship Mentality Over Convention
Sure, the defense needs work. But champions don't play it safe. They make bold moves that separate winners from also-rans. The Bengals have already invested heavily in defense, spending 10 of their last 13 picks in rounds 1-3 on defensive players since 2022. That's commitment to the cause.
But here's the truth: Love is considered one of the best talents in this entire draft class. Brooks guarantees he'll be gone in the first 10 picks. When elite talent is on the board, you don't overthink it. You grab it.
The Chase Blueprint for Success
Remember 2021? Everyone expected the Bengals to draft offensive line help. Instead, they took Ja'Marr Chase fifth overall. Result? Offensive Rookie of the Year and a Super Bowl run. That's what happens when you trust your instincts and draft game-changers.
Love brings that same explosive potential. NFL.com compares him to Jahmyr Gibbs, and he'd be just the seventh running back selected in the top 10 since 2015. Elite company for an elite talent.
Building a Dynasty
Picture this offensive lineup: Joe Burrow under center, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins stretching the field, and Love providing that dynamic ground attack. That's not just an offense, that's a championship formula.
Chase Brown is solid, but he's entering his final rookie year. Love represents the future, the kind of playmaker who can score from anywhere on the field. In a league where explosive plays win games, you can never have too many weapons.
The combine is weeks away, and plenty of evaluation remains. But if Love is sitting there at pick 10, the Bengals would be foolish not to pounce. Championships aren't won by playing it safe. They're won by making bold moves that put elite talent on your roster.
Cincinnati has tasted championship glory. Now it's time to get back there, and Jeremiyah Love might just be the missing piece to make it happen.