Cardinals' Draft Dilemma: Love or Trade Down?

0:00On April 22nd, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in less than 24 hours, and all eyes are on the Arizona Cardinals holding the third overall pick. General manager Monty Osonfort holds the keys here, with the team eyeing just two main pads forward to reshape their roster. One road leads straight to Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love, who's been linked to Arizona since the NFL Combine. The hype around him has only grown, especially with new head coach, Michael Flour, aiming to overhaul the offense. Love, a Heisman finalist last season, stands out as a safe every down back, with real receiving skills. Fans are buzzing about grabbing love, heat spark excitement, boost Jersey sales, and thrill the fan base right away. Owner Michael Bidwill would love that energy, but not everyone sold on passing up other needs. The other option is trading down a few spots to stockpile more picks, since the Cardinals have holes everywhere and limited ammo.

1:02They could still snag a top defensive stud, or a starting right tackle, maybe even land an extra first or second rounder in the deal. Whatever Osonfort chooses, it'll set the tone for Arizona's rebuild. Stay tuned as the smoke screens clear and the real pick stop. That's the story for today, NFL News Today. Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.