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]
Love was drafted 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 24th 2024 Love signed a three-year, $36 million extension with the Seahawks