2026 NFL Draft First Round: Arizona Cardinals Pick Jeremiyah Love Third Overall
The 2026 NFL Draft began Thursday in Pittsburgh with the first round of picks. The Arizona Cardinals selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick.
The 2026 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday in Pittsburgh, marking the start of the league's annual talent selection process. The Arizona Cardinals made one of the early headlines by picking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall selection.
Love celebrated after hearing his name called, becoming one of the top prospects to find a new NFL home. Texas Tech's David Bailey was also spotted at the draft venue, indicating he was among the top prospects expected to be selected early.
This year's draft features some timing changes for teams making their picks. The NFL adjusted the clock rules for the first time since 2008, when the time limit dropped from 15 minutes to 10 minutes per pick. However, rounds 2 through 7 will keep the same timing as last year.
The draft continues with rounds 2 and 3 scheduled for Friday, April 24. The final rounds 4 through 7 will wrap up on Saturday, April 25.
The NFL Draft shapes team rosters for the coming season and can determine which teams improve or stay stuck. Young players drafted early often become stars who change their teams' fortunes.
Rounds 2-3 continue Friday April 24, with rounds 4-7 finishing Saturday April 25.
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