Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love joins crowded backfield

Arizona Cardinals Jeremiyah Love Tyler Allgeier running back depth Madden NFL 27 rating

The Arizona Cardinals selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed him to a four‑year, $53 million contract, the largest rookie deal for a running back. Veteran running back Tyler Allgeier, who joined the Cardinals after leaving Atlanta, said the competition with Love is “great” and that they are building a close relationship in training camp. He added that the depth‑filled backfield, which also includes James Conner returning from a season‑ending ankle injury and Trey Benson, will push everyone to improve.

Electronic Arts’ Madden NFL 27 ratings list Love as the top offensive rookie, giving him an overall rating of 82 and a speed rating of 94, the highest among all rookies. Love previously rushed for 1,035 yards as a rookie with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. Head coach Mike LaFleur, in his first year, emphasized transparent communication and equal reps for the backs during camp.

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Arizona Cardinals · James Conner · Jeremiyah Love · Mike LaFleur · Nathaniel Hackett · National Football League · Tyler Allgeier

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[○ 1 SOURCE] In Madden NFL 27, Love is the top offensive rookie with an overall rating of 82 and a speed rating of 94. slapthesign.com
[● 15 SOURCES] Tyler Allgeier said he is happy to share the running back load with Love and views the competition as positive. www.titansradio.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · www.sportscapitoldc.com · +10 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Love signed a four‑year, $53 million contract, a record rookie deal for a running back. www.titansradio.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · www.sportscapitoldc.com · +10 more
[● 15 SOURCES] James Conner is returning from a season‑ending ankle injury. www.titansradio.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · www.sportscapitoldc.com · +10 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The Cardinals’ running back room includes Allgeier, Love, James Conner and Trey Benson. www.titansradio.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · www.si.com · +1 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Mike LaFleur is the Cardinals’ first‑year head coach. www.titansradio.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · www.sportscapitoldc.com · +10 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Love rushed for 1,035 yards as a rookie with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. www.titansradio.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · www.si.com · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Jeremiyah Love was selected No. 3 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. www.titansradio.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · slapthesign.com · +2 more