Cardinals Draft Love: Record-Breaking Impact

0:00It's April 20th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Arizona Cardinals are said to wrap up draft rumors after the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft hit Thursday night. Unless they trade out, all signs point to them grabbing running back, Jeremiah Love, with the third overall pick. Love stands out as a top five talent in this class, maybe even top three or two if you skip the quarterbacks. He's one of those rare blue chip players who could transform a backfield right away. Fans and analysts see it as a solid move for a team needing playmakers. But the real buzz is the impact. Love would smash the NFL record for running back contracts before even suiting up, handing him massive guaranteed cash off the bat. That talent is undeniable, yet the big debate rages on whether this is the smartest play for the Cardinals' future assets. Running down might net more picks, but locking in a star like Love keeps them competitive

1:00now. As the draft clock ticks, we'll see if Arizona pulls the trigger or shakes things up one last time.