If you are a fan of the NFL, you may have wondered if Jordan Love and Julian Love are related. They both share the same last name and play in the same league, but are they actually family? The answer is no, they are not related. Jordan Love is a quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, while Julian Love is a safety for the Seattle Seahawks. They have different backgrounds, college careers, and draft stories. Here is a brief overview of their lives and careers.
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Jordan Love: From Utah State to Green Bay
Jordan Love was born on November 2, 1998, in Bakersfield, California. His father, Orbin Jr, died when Love was 14 years old. He attended Liberty High School, where he played quarterback and led his team to a 10-2 record as a senior. He was a two-star recruit and committed to play college football at Utah State.
At Utah State, Love redshirted his first year and then became the starter as a freshman in 2017. He had a breakout season as a sophomore in 2018, throwing for 3,567 yards and 32 touchdowns with only six interceptions. He was named to the second-team All-MWC and the MVP of the New Mexico Bowl. He had a regression in his junior year in 2019, throwing for 3,402 yards and 20 touchdowns with 17 interceptions under a new coaching staff and with less talent around him. He decided to forego his senior year and declare for the 2020 NFL Draft.
Love was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the 26th pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was seen as a potential successor to Aaron Rodgers, who was unhappy with the team’s decision to draft a quarterback instead of a receiver or another position of need. Love did not play at all in his rookie season, as he was the third-string quarterback behind Rodgers and Tim Boyle. He also did not play in his second season, as Rodgers won his third MVP award and led the Packers to the NFC Championship Game.
However, things changed in the offseason of 2023, when Rodgers demanded a trade from the Packers after feeling disrespected by the organization. The Packers refused to trade him and instead tried to mend their relationship with him, but Rodgers did not show up for any team activities or training camp. The Packers finally agreed to trade him to the New York Jets on August 31, 2023, just before the start of the regular season. This made Love the new starting quarterback of the Packers.
Love had a promising preseason, showing improvement in his accuracy, decision-making, and poise. He threw for 195 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions in two games. He also impressed his teammates and coaches with his leadership and work ethic. He was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Packers to a 31-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the regular season, throwing for 306 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. He signed a contract extension with the Packers through the 2024 season on September 15, 2023.
Julian Love: From Notre Dame to Seattle
Julian Love was born on March 19, 1998, in Westchester, Illinois. He attended Nazareth Academy, where he played cornerback and running back. He was named the Chicago Sun-Times Football Player of the Year as a senior in 2015, after recording 92 tackles on defense and 1,067 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on offense. He committed to play college football at Notre Dame.
At Notre Dame, Love played as a true freshman in 2016, starting eight games and recording 45 tackles and one interception. He became a full-time starter as a sophomore in 2017, recording 68 tackles and three interceptions. He had a stellar season as a junior in 2018, recording 63 tackles and one interception. He also broke the school record for career pass breakups with 39. He was named a consensus All-American and helped Notre Dame reach the College Football Playoff semifinal. He decided to forego his senior year and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.
Love was drafted by the New York Giants with the 108th pick in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played mostly as a backup safety and special teams player in his rookie season, recording 37 tackles and one interception in nine games (five starts). He became a regular starter in his second season in 2020, recording 78 tackles and one interception in all 16 games (13 starts). He had another solid season in 2021, recording 76 tackles and two interceptions in 15 games (14 starts). He also played some snaps as a slot cornerback and a linebacker, showing his versatility and value.
However, Love was not re-signed by the Giants after his rookie contract expired. He became a free agent and signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks on March 17, 2023. He joined a secondary that featured All-Pro safety Jamal Adams and Pro Bowl cornerback Shaquill Griffin. He competed for the starting free safety spot with Quandre Diggs, who was entering the final year of his contract. He won the job and started alongside Adams in Week 1 of the regular season, recording six tackles and one pass deflection in a 27-24 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Conclusion
Jordan Love and Julian Love are not related, but they are both talented and successful NFL players. They have overcome adversity and challenges in their lives and careers, and they have earned their roles as starters for their respective teams. They both have bright futures ahead of them, and they may even face each other on the field someday. They may share the same last name, but they have different stories to tell.
