Love Drafted Third, Ready to Spark Change

0:00It's April 28th, NFL News Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Jeremiah Love just got picked third overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 NFL Draft, marking the highest spot for a running back. Since Sequam Barkley back in 2018, the former Notre Dame star, a unanimous all-American and Heisman semifinalist, racked up 2,882 yards and 36. Touchdowns over three seasons, but the night had a viral twist when he missed a kiss from his girlfriend Alice amid the celebrations. Love quickly shut down the online chatter, posting that he loves his girl and calling it an honest mistake on his biggest night. Alice showed mad support too, sharing on Instagram how proud she is and hyped to see him dominate the league. Their relationship goes back to at least 2023 based on her stories. The Cardinals see Love as their franchise savior after shaky years with two hey coaches and trading Kyla Murray.

1:01New offensive coordinator, Michael LaFlore, runs a run-heavy scheme, perfect for Love's versatility in rushing, blocking and catching. They had draft quad drama with a wrong phone number but locked him in late. Team brass calls him one of the top back prospects in a decade and Love's ready to build culture and compete right away. The cards haven't sniffed a playoff win since 2015. Finishing fourth in the NFC West five straight times. With his tools and this fit, Love could spark real change and get Arizona back in contention fast.