GLENDALE – With a new era on the horizon for the Arizona Cardinals, do they use their third overall draft pick on a new running back, mainly Jeremiyah Love out of Notre Dame?
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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend. © MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Jeremiyah Love wasn’t just productive at the University of Notre Dame; he was essential to their entire offense. He was the catalyst during the Fighting Irish’s 2025 run to the national championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes football, generating explosive runs at one of the highest rates in college football. His combination of acceleration, lateral balance, and receiving ability made him a matchup problem on every down.
Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (RB11) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jeremiyah Love linked to the Arizona Cardinals:
“I don’t think Jeremiyah Love gets out of the top five, and it won’t shock me if he’s the third pick in this draft.” 👀
NFL analyst Todd McShay expects BIG things for the Notre Dame RB in this year’s draft@McShay13 | @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/S6Z8NexMZc
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) March 2, 2026
NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay has floated Love as a legitimate top-three talent. That matters because this isn’t about drafting a “running back.” It’s about drafting a dynamic offensive engine. Strategically, Arizona must support its new system with efficiency in the run game and balance. League data consistently shows offenses with top-10 rushing efficiency reduce third-and-long situations and improve red-zone conversion rates. Love checks both boxes. He creates manageable downs and finishes drives. Locally, Cardinals fans understand physical football. Nationally, contenders are rediscovering the value of versatile backs who can tilt defensive structures.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) makes a heart sign after scoring a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend. © MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
If Arizona believes Love is a true difference-maker, he could be headed to the desert to help bring in the new era for the red sea. Sometimes the boldest pick isn’t reckless, it’s necessary.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
