Julian Love

Last updated

Julian Love
Julian Love (cropped).jpg
Love with the New York Giants in 2019
No. 20 – Seattle Seahawks
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-19) March 19, 1998 (age 26)
Westchester, Illinois, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Nazareth Academy
(La Grange Park, Illinois)
College: Notre Dame (2016–2018)
NFL draft: 2019  / round: 4 / pick: 108
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2024
Total tackles:469
Sacks:1.5
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:3
Pass deflections:32
Interceptions:11
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Julian Love (born March 19, 1998) is an American professional football safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Contents

Early life

Love attended Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, Illinois. As a senior in 2015, he was the Chicago Sun-Times Football Player of the Year after recording 92 tackles on defense and 1,067 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on offense. [1] Love committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football. [2]

College career

As a true freshman at Notre Dame in 2016, Love played in 12 games with eight starts and recorded 45 tackles and one interception. [3] [4] As a sophomore in 2017, he started all 13 games, recording 68 tackles and three interceptions. [5] [6] Love returned as a starter his junior year in 2018. [7] [8] On January 4, 2019, Love announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft. [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+3⁄4 in
(1.80 m)		195 lb
(88 kg)		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.50 s1.59 s2.57 s4.10 s6.72 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		14 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [10] [11]

New York Giants

Love was selected by the New York Giants with the 108th pick in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. [12]

In Week 12 of the 2019 season against the Chicago Bears, Love recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Mitchell Trubisky and returned it for 30 yards in the 19–14 loss. [13]

In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the Bears, Love recorded his second career interception off another pass thrown by Trubisky during the 17–13 loss. [14]

In Week 6 of the 2022 season against the Baltimore Ravens, Love intercepted a pass thrown by Lamar Jackson which led to the game-winning touchdown as the Giants won 24–20. [15]

Seattle Seahawks

On March 17, 2023, Love signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. [16]

In Week 8 of the 2023 season against the Cleveland Browns, Love intercepted a pass thrown by P. J. Walker that led to the game-winning touchdown as the Seahawks won 24–20. [17] In Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Love intercepted two passes thrown by Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter. His second interception was a game-sealing interception which led to the Seahawks winning the game 20–17. He was named National Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week. [18] He was ranked 95th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024. [19]

On July 24, 2024, Love signed a three-year, $36 million extension with the Seahawks. [20]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jimmy Clausen</span> American football player (born 1987)

James Richard Clausen is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) from 2010 to 2015. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Golden Tate</span> American football player (born 1988)

Golden Herman Tate III is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, earning unanimous All-American honors and winning the Fred Biletnikoff Award in 2009. Tate was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft. He later played for the Detroit Lions, with whom he made a Pro Bowl appearance. He also played a season for the Philadelphia Eagles and two seasons for the New York Giants. After his football career, Tate played baseball as a center fielder for the Port Angeles Lefties of the West Coast League (WCL) in 2022 after not playing the sport since 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Janoris Jenkins</span> American football player (born 1988)

Janoris Jermain Jenkins, nicknamed "Jackrabbit", is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the North Alabama Lions and Florida Gators and was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. Jenkins had his most success as a member of the New York Giants, who he played 4 seasons with and made a Pro Bowl, and also had stints with the New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richard Sherman (American football)</span> American football player (born 1988)

Richard Kevin Sherman is an American former professional football cornerback who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Sherman played college football for the Stanford Cardinal, beginning his career as a wide receiver before moving to cornerback as a junior. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He was selected to the Pro Bowl five times and voted All-Pro five times, including three times to the first team, and led the NFL in interceptions in 2013, when he also helped the Seahawks win their first Super Bowl. Sherman is regarded as one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Harrison Smith</span> American football player (born 1989)

Harrison Smith is an American professional football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft with the 29th overall pick.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcus Peters</span> American football player (born 1993)

Marcus Peters is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft and has also been a member of the Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. He played college football for the Washington Huskies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mason Rudolph (American football)</span> American football player (born 1995)

Brett Mason Rudolph III is an American professional football quarterback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, where he was a three-year starter and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award during his last year. Rudolph was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Quandre Diggs</span> American football player (born 1993)

Quandre Diggs is an American professional football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played his first two years in the NFL as a cornerback before being moved to safety. In 2019, Diggs was traded to the Seattle Seahawks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jourdan Lewis</span> American football player (born 1995)

Jourdan Julian Lewis is an American professional football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Lewis was a two-time All-American for the Michigan Wolverines, and selected by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eddie Jackson (safety)</span> American football player (born 1993)

Eddie Jackson is an American professional football safety. He was selected in the fourth round, 112th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL draft. He played college football at Alabama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Xavien Howard</span> American football player (born 1993)

Xavien Howard is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Baylor Bears and was selected in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins, where he spent eight seasons with the team. During his tenure in Miami, Howard was a four-time Pro Bowler, a two-time All-Pro member, and led the league in interceptions twice.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mitchell Trubisky</span> American football player (born 1994)

Mitchell David Trubisky is an American professional football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was selected second overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shaquill Griffin</span> American football player (born 1995)

Shaquill Griffin is an American professional football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He is the twin brother of former linebacker Shaquem Griffin, and both brothers played college football for the UCF Knights. Griffin was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anthony Miller (wide receiver, born 1994)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Anthony Miller is an American professional football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Memphis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Chicago Bears season</span> 99th season in franchise history; first playoff appearance since 2010

The 2018 season was the Chicago Bears' 99th season in the National Football League (NFL), as well as the first under head coach Matt Nagy, who took over the job after John Fox was fired in 2017 following a three-year tenure.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Chicago Bears season</span> 100th season in franchise history

The 2019 season was the Chicago Bears' 100th in the National Football League (NFL) and their second under head coach Matt Nagy. The season was branded as "Bears100" to celebrate the franchise's centennial, which included a commemorative patch on jerseys and a new throwback uniform.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miles Boykin</span> American football player (born 1996)

Miles Boykin is an American professional football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) He played college football at Notre Dame.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darnell Savage</span> American football player (born 1997)

Darnell Henry Savage Jr. is an American professional football safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paulson Adebo</span> American football player (born 1999)

Saiid Paulson Adebo is an American professional football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford and was drafted by the Saints in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyren Williams</span> American football player (born 2000)

Kyren Williams is an American professional football running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected by the Rams in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

References

  1. ↑ Long, Beth (November 26, 2015). "2015 Sun-Times Football Player of the Year: Nazareth's Julian Love". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ James, Tyler (March 21, 2015). "CB recruit Julian Love commits to 'dream school' Notre Dame". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Love living out his dream – Notre Dame – Journal Gazette". www.journalgazette.net. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  4. ↑ Pope, LaMond (November 22, 2017). "What's not to like about Notre Dame defensive back Julian Love?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  5. ↑ Pope, LaMond (August 21, 2018). "Despite his star status, Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love stays humble". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Julian Love more important than ever because of Notre Dame offense". Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  7. ↑ Berman, Mark (July 22, 2024). "Julian Love a master of breakups at Notre Dame". Roanoke Times. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Notre Dame is projected to be special and the play of defender Julian Love is a key reason why – News, Sports, Jobs – News-Sentinel". www.news-sentinel.com.
  9. ↑ Berardino, Mike (January 4, 2019). "Notre Dame All-American CB Julian Love declares for 2019 NFL draft". Indy Star. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Julian Love Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  11. ↑ "2019 Draft Scout Julian Love, Notre Dame NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  12. ↑ Salomone, Dan (April 27, 2019). "Giants select CB Julian Love with 108th pick". Giants.com.
  13. ↑ "Mack, Robinson lead Bears to 19–14 win over Giants". ESPN . November 24, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Trubisky 2 TD passes, Barkley hurt as Bears edge Giants". ESPN. Associated Press. September 20, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Giants rally from 10 down, top Ravens 24–20 on Barkley's run". ESPN. Associated Press. October 16, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  16. ↑ Boyle, John (March 17, 2023). "Seahawks Sign S Julian Love". Seahawks.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Geno Smith throws late TD pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks top Browns 24–20". ESPN. Associated Press. October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  18. ↑ Gordon, Grant (December 20, 2023). "Bills RB James Cook, Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield highlight Players of the Week". NFL.com.
  19. ↑ Musgrove, Kole (July 23, 2024). "Seahawks S Julian Love ranked No. 95 on NFL Top 100 list". Seahawks Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  20. ↑ Gordon, Grant (July 24, 2024). "Seahawks, safety Julian Love agree to terms on 3-year extension worth up to $36M". NFL.com.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.