Love Drafted by Cardinals, Notre Dame's Highest Pick Since 1993

0:00On April 24th, the Arizona Cardinals grabbed Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love with the third pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He's the first Irish running back taken around once since Jerome Betis back in 1993, and the first back off the board this year. Love also marks Notre Dame's highest draft spot since Joel went fifth to the chargers two years ago. Love dominated college with 40 touchdowns over his last two seasons, leading the nation. He scored the first touchdown in the 12 team playoff era on a 98 yard scamper against Indiana, then powered through for a clutch. Two yard score versus Penn State in the Orange Bowl. Fans and scouts are buzzing because Love finished third in the 2025 Heisman race, capping it with 228 yards against USC most ever by an Irish player at home. His junior stats, 199 carries, 1,372 yards, and 21 total scores.

1:00Just shy of Notre Dame's single season, rushing mark. Coaches call him super fast and explosive, a true home run threat with balance and burst that works in the run and pass game. He's got feature back potential with fresh legs after sharing carries in South Bend, though he might need to dial back those leaps to stay smart on the field. Those slides right into Arizona's backfield as a high upside weapon, ready to electrify the desert with that Notre Dame fire. Football news powered by AI. This is NFL News today.