Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur Really, Really Wanted to Draft Jeremiyah Love
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur expressed his strong desire to draft running back Jeremiyah Love during the 2026 NFL Draft. The Cardinals selected Love with the third overall pick, making him the first running back chosen in the top five since 2018. LaFleur praised Love's talent and character, hoping he can help the team end its playoff drought.
- ▪Mike LaFleur confirmed the Cardinals' intention to draft Jeremiyah Love during the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪Love was selected third overall, becoming the first running back in the top five since Saquon Barkley in 2018.
- ▪LaFleur highlighted Love's impressive college career and his unique mix of confidence and humility.
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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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