Jeremyiah Love

NFL player. Position: RB. Team: ARI.

Quick Facts

• Position: RB
• Team: ARI (Arizona Cardinals)
• Draft: 2026 NFL Draft, No. 3 overall
• College: Notre Dame

2026 Outlook

No. 3 overall pick to Arizona in 2026. Steps into a backfield with James Conner (veteran, injury-prone) and Tyler Allgeier (free-agent addition), meaning touch competition early on despite elite draft capital. Arizona hired offensive-minded head coach Mike LaFleur from Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay's systems, bringing creative play-calling and experience with zone-blocking schemes. This is significant for a three-down back like Love who can line up in multiple positions.

As an immensely talented three-down back with ability to catch passes out of the backfield, Love should lead the backfield in touches over time. However, fantasy managers should monitor training camp for Conner's role — the veteran has passed-catching ability that could limit Love's early-season touch share. If Conner is traded (which some have speculated), Love's ADP could climb into the second round; otherwise, he projects as a Round 3 pick and a top-15 running back selection.

Goal-line opportunity is strong given LaFleur's creative scheme and Love's profile as a three-down threat. Early production could hinge on how quickly the coaching staff commits to him despite Conner's presence.

Role / Depth Chart

Expected lead back long-term but faces near-term competition with Conner. Depth chart will become clearer as training camp unfolds.

Injury Status

Healthy.

Recent News

• 2026-04-26 — 2026 NFL Draft: Round 1 Rookie Impact for Fantasy Football (2026 NFL Draft: Round 1 Rookie Impact for Fantasy Football)