The Arizona Cardinals made waves this offseason by selecting running back Jeremiyah Love third overall in the 2026 NFL draft. He was the highest-drafted back since Saquon Barkley went second overall in 2018.
Being drafted so high has brought high expectations.
How good can Love be as a rookie?
Former start running back Adrian Peterson, who was drafted seventh overall in 2007 and had a 15-year career that will likely put him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, believes Love can be as good as he was as a rookie.
Peterson was Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2007, rushing for 1,341 yards and 12 touchdowns on 238 carries, and with 19 receptions for 268 yards and a score, he had a total of 1,609 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns.
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Being drafted so high has brought high expectations.
How good can Love be as a rookie?
Former start running back Adrian Peterson, who was drafted seventh overall in 2007 and had a 15-year career that will likely put him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, believes Love can be as good as he was as a rookie.
Peterson was Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2007, rushing for 1,341 yards and 12 touchdowns on 238 carries, and with 19 receptions for 268 yards and a score, he had a total of 1,609 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns.
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