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Cardinals take Jeremiyah Love at No. 3

sportsApr 23, 202626915

The Arizona Cardinals selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Love totaled 2,496 rushing yards, 35 rushing touchdowns and a 6.9 yards-per-carry average over his last two seasons, won the Doak Walker Award as Notre Dame's first recipient and produced 49 plays of 10-plus yards in 2025, third most in FBS. The selection makes Love the highest-drafted running back since Saquon Barkley in 2018 and signals Arizona's commitment to explosive offensive play, a move that will alter touches and expectations for veteran James Conner.

Key Highlights

Love had 2,496 rushing yards and 35 rushing touchdowns over his last two seasons.
Love won the Doak Walker Award, Notre Dame's first-ever recipient.
First running back drafted in the top five since Saquon Barkley in 2018.
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nbcsports.comCardinals take Jeremiyah Love third overallnews.google.comNFL draft 2026: Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and other top prospects await call – live - The Guardian

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