Cardinals' Draft Dilemma: Love or Tackle?

0:00It's April 8th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The Arizona Cardinals hold the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and they're mostly linked to a past rusher or offensive tackle. But lately, two sharp insiders, Todd McShay and Peter Schrager have floated Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love, as a dark horse option. Love could be the top talent in the class, yet he doesn't line up perfectly with their backfield plans. They brought back James Conner, an ink-tider-alger to a two-year deal and free agency, so piling on another elite runner-like love might leave. Someone's sitting, still, McShay reports there's one key voice inside the building pushing hard for him, and the team loves sticking to their draft board. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the fit, or lack of it, since the Cardinals just invested in those vets. Trading love into a crowded room could cramp their offense, but if he's truly the best player available, it might boost their speed and explosiveness right away.

1:04Here's how it could play out. They crave a tackle, but can't find a trade partner to slide back, like they did in 2023 for Paris. Johnson. That kills the tackle idea at three. Then they eye pass rushes like David Bailey or Avail Reese, but the New York Jets snagged their favorite, say Bailey, with his size and production. If that falls through and no other edge fits at that spot, Love jumps to the top as the stud they can pass up. The cards might just grab him and sort the rotation later, keeping their board pure.