Arizona Cardinals fans have mixed reactions to drafting Jeremiyah Love

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