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Jeremiyah Love, a standout running back from Notre Dame, has been selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (RB11) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
No. 3 is not too high to draft one of this yearâs most dynamic offensive weapons, and the Cardinals didnât miss out. Jeremiyah Love has been drafted by the Cardinals with the third overall pick.
Hereâs everything you need to know.
Stats & Accolades
2023: (13 games played, one start), 385 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, eight receptions, 77 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown
2024: (16 games played, 16 starts), 1,125 rushing yards, 17 rushing touchdowns, 28 receptions, 237 receiving yards, two receiving touchdowns
2025: (16 games played, 16 starts), 1,372 rushing yards, 18 rushing touchdowns, 27 receptions, 280 receiving yards, three receiving touchdowns, Doak Walker Award winner (nationâs top running back), Unanimous All-American
What the Cardinals are getting:
Heâs the best running back in the 2026 class and there isnât a real close second. Love is the entire package with elite athleticism and a well-rounded skillset as a playmaker both on the ground and through the air. Heâs going to immediately upgrade an offense, regardless of scheme, and will be able to shoulder the load on all three downs. Love is not a pile-mover but he knows how to take on contact and maximize his chances of falling forward for more yards. Love is both durable and productive and is next in line to make a splash at the running back position in the NFL.
Strengths
Jeremiyah Love, a running back from Notre Dame, was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals.
The Cardinals selected Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jeremiyah Love plays as a running back.
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Weakness
Athletic Testing/Measurables