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Updated · Sports Illustrated · Apr 22
Cardinals Weigh Surprise Move for Running Back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 in NFL Draft
Updated
Updated · Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

Cardinals Weigh Surprise Move for Running Back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 in NFL Draft

52 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Apr 22
  • The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly considering drafting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • Love has emerged as a top prospect, with betting odds for his selection at No. 3 rising sharply amid widespread speculation and praise from analysts.
  • Debate continues about the value of drafting a running back so early, given the Cardinals' roster needs and the position's perceived lower importance in the NFL.
Is Jeremiyah Love talented enough to defy the NFL's devaluation of running backs?
In a draft weak at the top, is 'best player available' the riskiest strategy of all?
Does tackle Francis Mauigoa's injury risk make him too dangerous for the Cardinals at No. 3?
With so many roster holes, is trading down the Cardinals' only logical choice?
Could Ohio State's Arvell Reese be the next Micah Parsons, making him the obvious pick?
Could a 'dream trade' with Dallas for two first-round picks reshape Arizona's future?