
Notre Dame star RB Jeremiyah Love has signed a NIL deal with New Balance
He is their latest star they have signed recently joining former Ohio State stars Marvin Harrison Jr., and Chase Young. Not only that, they have stars like tennis' Coco Gauff, baseball's Shohei Ohtani, and basketball players like Kawhi Leonard, Cooper Flagg and Cameron Brink.
It's an elite group of athletes that Love will be joining, as the release stated they were interested in Love due to his 'rare combination of athleticism, intelligence, and heart to everything he does,' said Naveen Lokesh, Head of Global Sports Marketing for American Football and Basketball.
It's fairly unique for a college player to having signed with a shoe company before they have left to the professional ranks, and it goes to show you that Love is one of the future faces of the game. Congratulations to Jeremiyah and New Balance on their new partnership.
Also, check out our exclusive interview with Love as his discusses the NIL deal, the College Football Playoff, how he started jumping over opponents and more.
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