Cardinals' Surprise Draft Push: Love or Positional Value?

0:00It's April 4th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Corey with the story. The Arizona Cardinals sit at the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, with big needs at Ed rusher and Wright Tackle. But word from inside the building points to a surprise push for Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love right there at number 3. NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay dropped this on his show, saying someone with real pull in the front office is campaigning hard for love. Still, the team is keeping doors open, maybe even trading down a few spots to grab him later. Fans and experts see this as a head scratcher, since Arizona just loaded up at running back. They sign Tyler Algear to a two-year deal worth $12,250,000, re-signed BAM night and locked in James. Conor, that high pick would slap Love with the rookie deal making him one of the top 10 paid back's league-wide while an edge guy or Tackle slides under top, 20 value at

1:04those spots. Positions matter big time in draft math. Other squads, like the Titans at 4, Giants at 5, and Commanders at 7, could swoop in if the cards pass. With those needs screaming louder, expect Arizona to pivot elsewhere as draft whispers keep building.