PITTSBURGH – The Arizona Cardinals made one of the most highlighted and now-debated moves of the 2026 draft by selecting Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 overall. The response from fans has been immediate and split.
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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Love is selected by the Cardinals as the number three pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Cardinals fans are split on Jeremiyah Love getting drafted at No. 3 overall:
Great pick guys
— N E G R A T A 𓅓 (@lanegrata3) April 24, 2026
YOU HAVE BIGGER PROBLEMS THAN A RUNNER BACK
— TATESZN (@joeshotdawgs) April 24, 2026
Let’s go Love! ❤️🔥
— brainrot 🐸 (@hereforbtcpump) April 24, 2026
Alright. I hope this doesn’t backfire on us, but let’s go.
— Leatherhead (@Baxter2242) April 24, 2026
this is why the franchise is bottom 3 in football
— Asheron (@stiIIchooseme) April 24, 2026
Love is in the (Air)izona
— Maud’Dib (@theobservantt) April 24, 2026
There is clear excitement around Love’s profile. Widely viewed as one of the most explosive players in college football, he brings game-breaking speed, vision, and the ability to create offense independently. His metrics, particularly in breakaway runs and yards after contact, point to a player capable of producing high-impact plays consistently. For a team searching for identity, that type of skill set carries real value.
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
At the same time, hesitation persists. Using a top-three pick on a running back runs counter to modern roster-building trends, where positional value often favors quarterbacks, pass rushers, and offensive linemen. Some believe Arizona could have maximized the moment by trading down and addressing multiple needs across the roster. That divide reflects a larger reality. The Cardinals are navigating a rebuild without a complete foundation in place. In those situations, teams must decide between accumulating assets or targeting a potential difference-maker. Dynamic offensive players can shift defensive attention, energize a fan base, and provide structure to an offense still searching for consistency.
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love is selected by the Arizona Cardinals as the number three pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Did the Arizona Cardinals make the right call drafting RB Jeremiyah Love?
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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
