Love's Draft Buzz: Cardinals Weigh Love vs. Trade

0:00On April 23rd, Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love is turning heads as a prime target for the Arizona Cardinals at the number three pick in the opera 23rd, 2026 NFL Draft. Insiders say the buzz is real, with the team weighing whether to grab him straight up or trade back for more picks. League sources like Mike Garafalo and Adam Schaefter have fueled the talk, noting exploratory calls about moving the pick and growing chatter that love. Could go even higher than projected. Dan Graziano added that Arizona would love a trade partner but might surprise everyone by staying put. Fans and analysts rave about Love's upside after two standout college seasons where he racked up nearly 2,500 rushing yards, 35 touchdowns and solid receiving numbers two. He's ranked second overall on big boards, drawing comms to Pro Bowl great Jamal Charles. That kind of talent would transform Arizona's ground game, which ranks second worst in the league last year at just over 93 yards per game.

1:02Still, the big question lingers on drafting a back this high when the positions value has dipped. If they pull the trigger, Love's rookie deal averages 12.6 million a year under the wage scale. Either way, his explosiveness might prove too tempting for the Cardinals to pass on come draft night. In a film news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day, I'm Cory with the story.