Tyler Allgeier signed a $12.25 million deal with Arizona hoping to become the lead back, but his role was immediately threatened when the Cardinals drafted Jeremiyah Love third overall. This high-profile selection creates a crowded and confusing backfield for fantasy purposes, especially with veteran James Conner and Trey Benson still in the rotation.
Allgeier will shift into short-yardage and goal-line duties, and the rookie Love is expected to dominate the team’s rushing and pass-catching opportunities in 2026. Allgeier will have moderate standalone value as a key cog in the high octane Cardinals defense and will continue to be the league’s premier upside handcuff back.
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The Arizona Cardinals just landed a prototypical pocket passer at No. 65 overall in Carson Beck, a massive 6-foot-4, 233-pound field general who brings elite processing and a 72.2-percent Completion Percentage to the desert. Beck displayed an 83.5 College QBR (83rd-percentile) and 8.8 Yards Per Attempt, proving he can slice up defenses with accuracy while with five seasons of college football under his belt.
In dynasty formats, Beck is a high-upside stash likely to sit behind Jacoby Brissett where his 7.07 Yards Per Play and pro-style pedigree make him a savvy mid-round rookie target with the potential to emerge as a high-floor Superflex starter once he claims the throne in an offense featuring Jeremiyah Love, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson.
The Seattle Seahawks closed out Day 1 of the NFL Draft by selecting Jadarian Price at No. 32, securing an elusive, one-cut back with the elite vision and contact balance to dominate in the Pacific Northwest. Price is an efficiency monster, boasting a massive 6.0 College Yards Per Carry (72nd-percentile) and a rugged 3.92 Yards After Contact per attempt, proving he can generate chunk plays in structure while maintaining a scorched-earth 45.0% Breakaway Rate.
This is a nuts landing spot for Price and buoys his value in dynasty formats. His combination of first-round draft capital and a versatile skillset—highlighted by a 14.5 Yards Per Reception —makes him a mid-first round rookie pick and almost a certainty to be the RB2 in this class, only behind his college teammate Jeremiyah Love.
The Arizona Cardinals just secured a nuclear-powered elite rusher at No. 3 overall, pairing Jeremiyah Love’s track-star speed with a massive 214-pound frame that screams high-volume bell-cow and immediate NFL dominator. Love is a complete metric darling, boasting a scorching 4.36-second 40-yard dash that translates to a 98th-percentile 118.4 Speed Score, alongside a versatile 20% Target Share that proves he is a dual-threat weapon of mass destruction.
In dynasty formats, Love is the undisputed, locked-and-loaded 1.01 with immediate high-end RB1 upside, as his elite 93.1 PFF Rushing Grade and historic efficiency make him a “set-it-and-forget-it” cornerstone in the Cardinals’ offense along with Marvin Harrison Jr.
While John Harbaugh is “running the show” in New York and views Love as a versatile offensive weapon, the Giants are also considering a “perfect scenario” trade-down into the 6-10 range to target Ohio State defenders Caleb Downs or Sonny Styles. Though, Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. offer an effective 1-2 punch at running back, New York has experience squandering premium draft capital on the RB position in the Top-5.
Raanan also reported that multiple NFL teams have Love as “their top graded player,” though not necessarily No. 1 on their big board.
Meanwhile, SNY’s Connor Hughes stated “Don’t be surprised,” if Arizona drafts Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. Despite a backfield already crowded with veterans like James Conner and Tyler Allgeier, the Cardinals may still select Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 as the best player available, potentially snatching him away from other interested suitors like the Titans and Giants. If Arizona pulls the trigger on the Notre Dame star, Love is projected to eventually outshine his teammates and emerge as the team’s undisputed lead running back.
The bottom line is NFL’s love is real for Love. He is making a real push for the RB3 spot in fantasy football dynasty league rankings.
While the Titans are considering a pass rusher at No. 4, many NFL talent evaluators view Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love as the best, most talented football player in the 2026 NFL Draft. Selecting a running back in the Top-5 is positional value suicide, especially for a rebuilding roster. Be ready for Tennessee to prioritize Love as a foundational pillar. Like Derek Henry a decade ago, Love would admittedly stabilize the Titans’ offense alongside developing quarterback Cam Ward.
For dynasty managers, Love’s elite all-purpose profile and projected top-five draft capital secures him as the undisputed 1.01 in rookie drafts, even in superflex and tight end premium. Smash the [Draft Player] button when you can as Love offers the ceiling of a generational, high-volume workhorse.
