Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur Really, Really Wanted to Draft Jeremiyah Love
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed the team was intent on drafting running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, despite rumors of a potential trade. Love, a standout at Notre Dame, was selected as the first running back in the top five since Saquon Barkley in 2018. LaFleur praised Love's talent, maturity, and character, expressing strong confidence in his ability to contribute. The Cardinals hope Love can help end their four-year playoff drought amid ongoing roster instability.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The predominant rumor entering the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft last Thursday was that the Arizona Cardinals wanted to trade out of the No. 3 overall pick. Now that the draft is over, first-year Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur is free to confirm what was really happening inside the Cardinals' war room."We were very much all on the same page throughout this entire building," LaFleur said on "The Rich Eisen Show" on Tuesday. "Once we were on the clock, you're always gonna keep it open initially.
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