The Arizona Cardinals have selected running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft, according to @AdamSchefter. The high-profile selection comes shortly after the franchise signed veteran running back Tyler Allgeier in free agency.
Tyler Allgeier joined the Cardinals after leaving the Atlanta Falcons, where he reportedly sought a primary starting role. The decision to use a top-three draft pick on Jeremiyah Love creates an immediate competition for the lead-back position. Allgeier had moved to Arizona specifically to lead the rushing attack, but the arrival of Love, one of the draft's premier talents, places him in a similar positional battle to the one he experienced in Atlanta.
The Cardinals have now significantly bolstered their offensive backfield through both veteran acquisition and the draft. Further details regarding the team's depth chart and rotational plans are expected as training camp approaches.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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