Every career-defining moment starts somewhere — a first signature, a first contract, a first season that proves you belong. For decades, Sharpie® has been there for those moments, helping athletes make their mark when it matters most.
That tradition continues as Sharpie names Jeremiyah Love its 2026 Rookie of the Year, welcoming the standout running back into a growing roster of athletes who are just getting started and already building something special.
As Love begins his professional journey, Sharpie’s high-performance tools will be part of the milestones ahead, from draft-day signatures to fan moments and everything in between. It’s a natural partnership built on confidence, performance, and bold self-expression, values that define both Love’s game and the Sharpie brand.
More Than a Moment — A Track Record
The Sharpie Rookie of the Year program isn’t just about recognizing potential. It’s about standing alongside athletes as that potential turns into performance.
Over the years, Sharpie has celebrated rising stars including Rome Odunze, Michael Penix Jr., Ashton Jeanty, and Tetairoa McMillan — athletes who used Sharpie tools at the very start of their professional journeys and went on to create standout moments on the field.
"Jeremiyah Love joins Sharpie's Rookie of the Year program, alongside a group of athletes who have gone on to shape standout careers," said Kris Malkoski, President of the Learning and Development Segment at Newell Brands. "We're thrilled to continue the tradition of passing the Sharpie to a new rising talent and helping him start his professional journey."
From Rookie to Record-Setter
One recent example of that journey is Tetairoa McMillan, a Sharpie Rookie of the Year alumnus who just capped off an exceptional season with one of the most impressive rookie résumés in the league.
McMillan’s year included:
Being the first receiver drafted in 2025
Leading all rookies in receiving yards
Leading all rookies in receiving touchdowns
Earning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors
From the moment he signed his name as a rookie to the season that followed, Sharpie has had a front-row seat to McMillan’s rise, representing a powerful reminder that the marks made early often lead to something much bigger.
Built for Big Moments
At the center of these milestones is the Sharpie S-Gel pen, designed to deliver bold, clean lines with no smear, no smudge, and no bleed, because when the moment matters, performance matters too.
Whether it’s a contract signing, a commemorative football, or a fan interaction that becomes a lifelong memory, Sharpie tools are made to keep up with the pace, pressure, and permanence of the game.
Looking Ahead
As Jeremiyah Love steps into his rookie season, he joins a Sharpie tradition rooted in celebrating confidence, creativity, and career-defining moments, from first signatures to record-setting seasons.
From rising rookies to award-winning alumni, Sharpie is proud to stand alongside athletes as they shape their stories, and we’re honored to have a front-row seat to every bold moment still to come.