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Cardinals pick Love No. 3, sign record RB deal

4/24/2026

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Cardinals Draft Love

The Arizona Cardinals drafted Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love No. 3 overall on April 23, 2026.
Love signed a guaranteed four-year, $53.9 million contract, the highest guaranteed for any running back.
He recorded 1,372 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns and ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash.
Analysts praised his talent yet called the pick a loser because Arizona lacks a long-term quarterback and the selection was delayed by a wrong phone number.

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Love Fronts Scheme

Coach Mike LaFleur’s West Coast scheme relies on a three-down back, making Love the offense’s focal point.
A Cards Wire poll let fans rate Love’s pick, sparking praise for his talent and criticism of other needs.
After Murray’s exit, Arizona will start Jacoby Brissett with Gardner Minshew as backup, a stop-gap plan.
The roster now lists Conner, Allgeier, Knight and Benson alongside Love, creating deep backfield depth.

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Cardinals Draft Love

The Arizona Cardinals drafted Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love No. 3 overall on April 23, 2026.
Love signed a guaranteed four-year, $53.9 million contract, the highest guaranteed for any running back.
He recorded 1,372 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns and ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash.
Analysts praised his talent yet called the pick a loser because Arizona lacks a long-term quarterback and the selection was delayed by a wrong phone number.

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