Cardinals RB room improves but lacks elite talent in rankings

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Cardinals RB room improves but lacks elite talent in rankings
Summary

The Arizona Cardinals' running back situation has seen improvement, but none of their runners made the top 10 in NFL rankings released on July 11. A survey of over 70 NFL executives, coaches, and scouts found that current players, including rookie Jeremiyah Love and veteran James Conner, did not qualify for honorable mention. Despite Conner's back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2023 and 2024, the Cardinals have yet to find an elite option. The team added Tyler Allgeier in the offseason to bolster their backfield, which raises questions about Love's development as he works to match the caliber of top running backs like Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons.

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  • No Cardinals RBs ranked in top 10 by NFL executives.
  • Jeremiyah Love is a rookie drafted third overall.
  • Tyler Allgeier joined the team in the offseason.
  • James Conner had consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in 2023 and 2024.
  • Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons ranks as the top RB.
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  • 11:11 PMYahoo SportsNFL RB rankings: Improved Arizona Cardinals RB room still has no elite
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NFL evaluators ranked the top RBs in the league. Can rookie Jeremiyah Love make this list soon?

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