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All Footballguys insights about Jeremiyah Love
NegativeInjurySep 8, 2026
Love, drafted third overall by Arizona, suffered an ankle injury in the preseason and is still working his way back heading into Week 1. His status is uncertain, with the source indicating he may be limited or unavailable, which would open the door for Tyler Allgeier to see significant work.PositiveInjurySep 8, 2026
Arizona running back Jeremiyah Love, one of the most anticipated young running backs, is working through an injury with optimism he can play Week 1; he is valued at RB3 despite missing time, but Tyler Allgeier's daily practice features could lower his ceiling.NegativeBustSep 6, 2026
Jeremiyah Love, Arizona rookie, received 9 votes from industry experts as the most overrated rookie in 2026 drafts. Voters include Brian Drake, Tom Strachan, Jamey Eisenberg, Michael Fabiano, Heath Cummings, Pat Thorman, Andrew Erickson, Derek Brown, and Jeff Ratcliffe.NegativeBustSep 6, 2026
Jeremiyah Love received 1 vote in an industry-wide poll of 45 fantasy football experts identifying the most overrated running back heading into the 2026 season; voter was Heath Cummings.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Jeremiyah Love is an easy fade in the early rounds given Arizona's offensive outlook, suggesting the source views him as overvalued at ADP RB13 relative to his team's offensive situation.NegativeValueSep 2, 2026
Jeff Blaylock: Love was deserved 1.01 in dynasty rookie drafts even in Superflex, but dynasty value spans multiple seasons while redraft only matters for 2026; Love begins season recovering from ankle injury; even when healthy, mediocre offensive line and offense likely behind in second half limit rushing ceiling; has seen Love go as early as second round in redraft but wouldn't take him until seventh round at earliest.NegativeValueSep 2, 2026
Bob Harris citing Arizona Sports' Tyler Drake: 2023 Bijan Robinson (214 carries) and Tyler Allgeier (186 carries) split serves as template for Allgeier-Love committee; while Love could separate as pass catcher, unlikely to justify current RB13 ADP; sprained ankle from exhibition opener adds downside risk.NegativeProjectionSep 2, 2026
Andy Hicks: Competition around Love has faded with Trey Benson and James Conner on I/R, but Tyler Allgeier will start; team projected to struggle means running game will underperform regardless of starter; Love represents long-term investment for franchise with 2026 season focused on adapting and developing chemistry for 2027 and beyond; Love projected too high for likely returns.NegativeBustSep 2, 2026
Gary Davenport: Fantasy managers should have avoided Love at cost from the start given the Netflix documentary Elite Talent Toils in Poo precedent; Mike LaFleur's strategic decision to give Love 14 touches in one half of a meaningless preseason game left him heading into season with bum ankle on arguably worst team not named Miami Dolphins; Cardinals committed $54 million in guarantees to Love with Tyler Allgeier behind him, positioning him for committee on last-place team or worse.NegativeBustSep 2, 2026
Will Grant: Despite being the rookie RB everyone wants to break out, Love faces severe competition for touches with Tyler Allgeier and James Conner, limiting upside; serious quarterback questions and Cardinals likely playing from behind all season cap ceiling at RB3 or RB4.NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026
Tyler Allgeier signed to two-year, $12 million deal creates real possibility Love won't be reliable fantasy starter due to injury or rookie growing pains; competition for touches with Allgeier and James Conner severely limits upside.NegativeInjurySep 2, 2026
Arizona ruled out Jeremiyah Love for two weeks of preseason due to high ankle sprain with Week 1 status uncertain; high ankle sprains can linger and hinder running back efficiency and production throughout the season.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
The source caught Jeremiah Love sliding in a livestreamed draft and selected him, demonstrating the flexibility and value-based approach needed in 2026 drafting; this exemplifies the source's strategy of letting value fall early and building depth with upside.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
The source ranks Jeremiah Love as RB16, ahead of Breece Hall, D'Andre Swift, and David Montgomery in their rankings; however, with an ADP of RB13, the source notes he is not a player they find themselves drafting often, preferring to wait for him to fall below ADP.PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
Trending in the right direction in Arizona's training camp, though there is no guarantee for a Week 1 debut; his availability status remains uncertain heading into the regular season.NegativeInjuryAug 30, 2026
Love suffered an ankle injury in his preseason debut after receiving 12 touches in Week 1 of the preseason; his Week 1 status is uncertain pending practice reports.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
Jeremiyah Love has fallen 5 spots in FBG OC ADP, dropping from rank 33 to 38 (RB14), indicating a slight decline in draft demand for the running back.NegativeBustAug 27, 2026
Matt Waldman warns against drafting Jeremiah Love early based on talent alone. The Cardinals' weak defense will force passing scripts against the Rams, Seahawks, and 49ers, and the Cardinals' receiving corps is strong enough that Love won't be a top-two passing-down option. Love will split time with Tyler Allegier, a solid between-the-tackles runner and screen option. Waldman cautions against overprojecting Love's value in a system that won't complement his ceiling. Additionally, an ankle injury will likely bug him early and possibly get aggravated enough to limit him all year. Waldman advises selecting players with good track records and better offenses early rather than high-risk picks like Love.PositiveValueAug 26, 2026
Jeremiyah Love has fallen to RB18 in drafts following his ankle sprain injury, which the source views as good value. The Cardinals' running back carries guaranteed volume when healthy and has Top 12 potential; Arizona is optimistic he will be ready for Week 1, though they may be cautious with early usage. At RB18, Love offers RB2 numbers.NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026
Love has gone down with an injury in the preseason, highlighting the importance of running back depth and handcuff value in 2026.NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026
Love had been the clear overrated RB choice all summer, but his high-ankle sprain has driven his ADP down, removing him from the clearest pick conversation.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
Love is on the avoid list for the first four rounds. While he was getting significant attention as the Cardinals' RB to own, Arizona added Tyler Allgeier in free agency and still has Trey Benson. Love's ankle injury has limited his preseason work. He might be worth considering in the 5th round if still available, but not with any early picks.NegativeBustAug 26, 2026
Love's high-ankle sprain entering the season significantly impacts his draft value. He plays for the Cardinals, who will be in passing game scripts for most of the season while playing from behind. Love is in a timeshare with Tyler Allgeier, and the Cardinals have indicated they don't plan to overwork Love as a rookie since the organization is planning for 2027 and beyond. The opportunity cost is too high to pass on other elite options early in drafts.NegativeValueAug 25, 2026
Jeremiyah Love has fallen 4 spots in Underdog ADP over the past week, moving from rank 25 to 29, now sitting at RB13 positional rank; the faller movement indicates market pullback.NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Jeremiyah Love does not have a definite timetable to return from his high-ankle sprain, though the team is hopeful he will be available for Week 1; his availability status remains uncertain heading into the regular season.NegativeValueAug 23, 2026
Jeremiyah Love fell 5 spots in NFFC ADP, dropping from rank 31 to 36 (RB13), indicating declining draft interest and negative market movement for the Arizona running back.NegativeValueAug 22, 2026
Jeremiyah Love's ADP fell 4 spots to rank 35 overall and RB15 in DraftKings best-ball contests, showing downward momentum.NegativeInjuryAug 19, 2026
The third overall pick from the previous draft impressed in his first preseason appearance, meeting all expectations with decisive running, hole-finding ability, elusiveness, and power. However, he suffered an ankle sprain that raises concerns. While there is a possibility he could be ready for Week 1, he may not play at 100% and risks further aggravation of the injury. This will result in an ADP decline from his pre-injury cost of late Round 2 or early Round 3. If you can find him a full round below that cost, the risk is worth taking given the new valuation already reflects the injury risk. The source recommends considering Tyler Allgeier as injury insurance, likely to be selected in Round 10.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
The source identifies Love as Arizona's fantasy soul despite an ankle injury, comparing his emergence to a desert sunset. Love is characterized as a potential Top 12 running back available in Round 3, with indisputable talent and an expected workhorse role requiring consistent volume. The source emphasizes that when a runner with Top 12 potential is available that late, it is difficult to look elsewhere.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
The source positions Love as a Top-12 potential running back who will shine consistently with volume; despite an ankle injury, his talent and workhorse role are undeniable, making him a compelling Round 3 target.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
The rookie running back suffered a high-ankle sprain that leaves his Week 1 availability in doubt, creating uncertainty around his Round 2/Round 3 ADP just as draft season ramps up.NegativeValueAug 18, 2026
Was going in the third round of fantasy drafts based on elite talent and backfield upside. With the high ankle sprain, the source says his value is now more in line with running backs in the fourth or fifth round, a significant downgrade from pre-injury ADP.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Sustained a high ankle sprain in preseason; team hopes for Week 1 return but uncertain. May not be 100% upon return and faces re-injury risk. The source notes chances of a spectacular breakout season have gone down significantly with this injury.NegativeInjuryAug 17, 2026
The No. 3 overall pick sustained a high-ankle injury in Arizona's preseason game after receiving extensive usage. The injury escalated from initially minor to a high-ankle sprain with hopes of returning for Week 1, but Week 1 appears to have decent odds of Love being inactive, opening the door for Tyler Allgeier and James Conner to split the backfield.NegativeInjuryAug 17, 2026
Sustained a high ankle sprain in the preseason game; the team hopes he can return for Week 1.PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
Despite initial depth chart concerns, Donnie Druin reports Love is already getting ample work with the first-team offense and the Cardinals will use him plenty. However, Druin cautioned that 'The NFL will humble even the greatest of college prospects,' suggesting Love's college dominance may not immediately translate to NFL volume.NegativeBustAug 16, 2026
Jeremiyah Love's RB13 ADP and late-second to early-third-round price is asking a lot given the uncertainty around his workload. With Hall, Williams, Skattebo, and Montgomery all having more certain workloads available later, passing on Love is smart drafting. The real question is whether the shift to Love getting the bulk of carries arrives soon enough to justify his current draft price.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Despite being drafted third overall in April's NFL Draft, Jeremiyah Love is behind Tyler Allgeier on the Cardinals' initial depth chart. Allgeier was handed a two-year, $12.25 million contract this offseason and thrives in short-yardage situations. For Love to pay off this season, it will likely come through receiving work and explosive plays rather than volume, since Allgeier isn't ceding the job.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
Jeremiah Love carries significant questions about his role and production environment. The Cardinals ranked 27th in yards before contact in 2025 and tied for 31st in rushing touchdowns, while finishing 26th in EPA per rush. Sources around the team have said Tyler Allgeier will have a role. Bijan Robinson, who arrived with similar hype to Love, finished as the RB21 while splitting a backfield with Allgeier in his 2023 rookie season. The Falcons team ranked ninth in rush EPA before Robinson's arrival, illustrating the difference in offensive environment.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Jeremiah Love has been developing to plan. OC Nathaniel Hackett noted that any rookie has to learn it, understand it, and execute, and that "you are definitely seeing that in him." Hackett continued, "I think we all see his explosion, his ability to move his feet...the other day he had some really cool runs that not a lot of people can do." HC LaFleur said, "There's always going to be high expectations for high draft picks," adding he is not concerned with how Love will look on September 13th but rather with Love making the "necessary improvements" from the first practices moving forward. Love did not play in the Hall of Fame game.NegativeValueAug 8, 2026
Jeremiyah Love has fallen 3 spots in DraftKings Best-Ball ADP, moving from 30 to 33, now ranked RB14 overall. The downward movement reflects declining market confidence in the running back.NegativeProjectionAug 6, 2026
Has a good chance of overtaking Tyler Allgeier in the Arizona RB role by midseason if Allgeier starts.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
Jeremiyah Love has fallen 5 spots in FBG OC ADP, dropping from rank 30 to rank 35 (RB13), indicating declining draft interest in the Arizona running back.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Love faces significant role uncertainty in Arizona behind Tyler Allgeier, who was signed to a two-year, $12.25 million deal and is listed as the starting running back. Allgeier, who shared backfield duties with Bijan Robinson during Robinson's rookie year, is expected to handle short-yardage work and goal-line carries. Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman suggests Love will eventually get bulk carries, but the early drumbeat casts doubt on whether Love will receive enough work to justify his RB13 ADP. Love's path to fantasy relevance will likely depend on passing game contributions and big-play opportunities rather than volume.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Love's talent is undeniable, but a crowded backfield and a shaky offensive line could make his rookie-season production unpredictable; ranked RB15 in the Fringe RB1s tier.PositiveProjectionAug 2, 2026
Jeremiyah Love was selected third overall by Arizona and should lead the way for fantasy, though he'll navigate a crowded rotation alongside free-agent addition Tyler Allgeier.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Jeremiyah Love has risen 4 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 34 to rank 30 (RB13), indicating increased draft demand and market confidence in the Arizona running back.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Jeremiyah Love has risen 4 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 34 to 30 (RB13), indicating growing market confidence in his draft value.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Jeremiyah Love has risen 4 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 34 to 30 (RB13), indicating increased draft demand in high-stakes competition.NegativeBustJul 24, 2026
Day 3 running back draft capital historically yields poor fantasy outcomes; the source notes that only 1.3% of Day 3 running backs drafted over the last 10 years finished as top-24 fantasy assets, a hit rate worse than random selection.NegativeBustJul 24, 2026
Day 3 running back draft capital historically yields poor fantasy outcomes; only 1.3% of Day 3 running backs drafted over the last 10 years finished as top-24 fantasy assets, a hit rate worse than random selection.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
Jeremiyah Love has fallen 4 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from pick 30 to pick 34 and currently holding RB13 positional rank.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Ranked #31 in PPR top 250; the source questions whether his talent can transcend a poor, muddled offense, suggesting skepticism about his ability to overcome offensive context.PositiveValueNo date
Ranked #4 in Dave Kluge's dynasty RB rankings, with +1 deviation from Footballguys consensus which ranks him #5; Kluge values Love higher than the staff consensus.