Eddie Love Jr.

Position:
Running Back
Height:
5-8
Weight:
173
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
High School:
Fort Walton Beach
Major:
Recreation & Parks Management

Freshman in the classroom that has four years of eligibility remaining ... Officially signed with East Carolina in December of 2024.

High School: Two-sport athlete (football, track) … Rushed for 1,527 yards on 181 carries during his prep career … Tallied seven 100-plus rushing yards in a game … Scored 17 touchdowns … Caught 23 passes out of the backfield for 225 yards and a score … Overall, recorded 2,020 all-purpose yards with an additional 268 on kickoff return … As a junior, ran for 1,352 yards on 152 carries … Caught 18 passes for 193 yards and a score … Returned 10 kickoffs for 238 yards and a touchdown … Tallied 15 total touchdowns on the year … Consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, On3.com … Listed as the 160th-best player in the state and No. 90 at his position by ESPN … Verbally committed to East Carolina on June 10, 2024 … Chose East Carolina over offers from Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Colorado, Florida Atlantic, Liberty, Pittsburgh, South Florida, Southern Miss, Toledo, Troy, Tulane and West Virginia.