Cardinals Rookie Jeremiyah Love Sets Ambitious Goals for His Debut Season

The Arizona Cardinals are entering a transformative phase following a tumultuous few seasons, marked by underachievement. With significant changes this offseason, including the departure of quarterback Kyler Murray and the hiring of head coach Mike LaFleur, the team is looking to rebuild. Their selection of running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft has generated considerable optimism.

In a recent interview with R.org's D.J. Siddiqi, Love expressed his determination to make a significant impact during his rookie year. “As far as team goals, go out and win some games, man,” he stated. “Go out there and compete and do what we got to do to be recognized as a great team in the NFL. Last season was last season, that’s in the past. This season is a new season.” His focus on winning highlights his commitment to changing the current culture in Arizona.

When discussing his personal aspirations, Love clearly articulated his ambition to excel right from the start. “Personally, I just want to go out there and take the league by storm,” he said. “I’m not trying to wait around for anything; this is not college, me coming in being able to sit behind the veterans. No, this is the NFL, man.” He aims to establish himself as one of the league's best, aspiring to earn accolades by the end of his first season.

Love also acknowledged the interconnected nature of his individual and team goals, emphasizing his history as a team player during his time at Notre Dame. “Pretty much my whole career at Notre Dame, I was able to accomplish a lot of great things, both as a team and both individually,” he noted. His impressive performance in college included 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns last season, showcasing his potential to become a franchise cornerstone for the Cardinals.

With his confidence and talent, Jeremiyah Love is poised to make a significant impact, and the Cardinals are hopeful that he can deliver on his promise and reshape their future.