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Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love faces unique pressures as rookie

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:24 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love faces unique pressures as rookie
Summary

Jeremiyah Love, selected third overall by the Arizona Cardinals, enters the NFL with significant expectations. Unlike other rookies expected to contribute to playoff teams, Love's pressure stems from his draft position and contract, making him one of the highest-paid running backs before taking a snap. Critics question the Cardinals' decision, and concerns about his performance are prevalent as the team is expected to struggle in the league. Love's performance this season will be closely scrutinized, particularly regarding his ability to justify the high draft pick amidst doubts about positional value.

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  • •Jeremiyah Love selected third overall by the Cardinals in 2026 draft.
  • •He is among the highest-paid running backs without an NFL snap.
  • •Pressure differs from rookies on contending teams.
  • •Critics question the positional value of his selection.
  • •Cardinals expected to be one of the worst teams this season.
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  • 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love under different pressure than 3 rookies
What they're saying
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Some NFL rookies are expected to be key players on contending players. This Cardinals rookie has a different pressure.

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