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Love No. 1 RB, Tate Top WR, Simpson Gains Superflex Value

4/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Jeremiah Love, Arizona running back, is No. 1 rookie after the 2026 Draft.
Carnell Tate, Tennessee Titans wide receiver, is No. 4 and a top-10 rookie.
Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams quarterback, falls to No. 13 and gains Superflex value due to scarcity.
Jadarian Price, Seattle Seahawks running back, is a first-round pick set to lead after Walker’s exit, while the thin rookie class makes picks like Germie Bernard, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, appealing.

History

Historical Context

The 1983 NFL draft, held April 26-27, saw the Baltimore Colts select quarterback John Elway first overall and trade him on May 2 to the Denver Broncos, highlighting the era’s focus on instant-impact QBs—six were taken in the first round. The 2026 draft mirrors that trend as the Cardinals pick Jeremiah Love and the Titans select Carnell Tate, underscoring continued reliance on rookie quarterbacks.

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Story summary

Jeremiah Love, Arizona running back, is No. 1 rookie after the 2026 Draft.
Carnell Tate, Tennessee Titans wide receiver, is No. 4 and a top-10 rookie.
Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams quarterback, falls to No. 13 and gains Superflex value due to scarcity.
Jadarian Price, Seattle Seahawks running back, is a first-round pick set to lead after Walker’s exit, while the thin rookie class makes picks like Germie Bernard, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, appealing.

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