Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love draws fan criticism and sparks optimism at training camp

Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett faced a backlash after saying the rookie running back Jeremiyah Love "will keep growing every single day," prompting fans on social media to label Love a "bust" and mock the coach.

Love was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after three standout years at Notre Dame, where he was a Heisman Trophy semifinalist. The franchise, undergoing a rebuild with new head coach Matt LaFleur replacing Jonathan Gannon and moving on from former quarterback Kyler Murray, also added quarterback Carson Beck (drafted 65th overall) to its roster. During training camp, Love demonstrated his versatility as a pass‑catcher, a skill he displayed at Notre Dame with 63 receptions, raising hopes that he could become a dual‑threat weapon alongside tight end Trey McBride and receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.