Jeremiyah Love picked third in NFL draft. Here's what the Arizona Cardinals are getting

SOUTH BEND —Former Notre Dame football running back Jeremiyah Love is officially an NFL rookie after the Arizona Cardinals picked him in the first round (third overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Here's what Love brings to the Cardinals, based on his career with the Irish.

Jeremiyah Love: Why star running back never lost a fumble for Notre Dame football

What Jeremiyah Love brings to the Arizona Cardinals in 2026 NFL Draft

Jeremiyah Love ran a 4.36 40-yard-dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, second-fastest among running backs but tied for 14th overall with Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green. Love’s video-game moves, including a leap-mode function and a vicious spin cycle, make him a compelling addition for even the most loaded NFL offense.

Jeremiyah Love's highlights at Notre Dame football

A gifted receiver and route runner out of the backfield, Love fumbled just once in 498 career touches (rushing, receiving and returning) over three seasons at Notre Dame. That happened on the fourth play last Oct. 4 in a home win over Boise State. Love recovered his own fumble.