The Arizona Cardinals have selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft. This selection marks the first draft pick of the Mike LaFleur era for the franchise, according to reports.
Love was taken by Arizona with the third selection as the team begins its roster construction under the new coaching staff. The Notre Dame running back becomes the first player drafted by the team this year, with the Cardinals holding one of the top spots in the draft order to start the evening.
Beyond the addition of Love, the Cardinals may not be finished making moves tonight. Reports indicate that the organization remains active and could potentially pursue further transactions or selections before the end of the first round. The team continues to monitor the draft board as the event progresses in real time.
The Arizona front office is expected to stay engaged as the first round of the draft continues. This selection of a running back at No. 3 overall is the first major move for the team tonight.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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