We are diving into some fantasy football content this offseason as we look to bring in all sorts of football fans to Bucs Wire. It is arguably the most popular game that is around football, so not dipping our toes into the proverbial pool wouldn’t make sense.
What we will start with is some rookie profiles, and where they fit into the landscape of the team they were drafted by. Next up, Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love.
Love was considered by many to be the best prospect in the class, regardless of position. He now heads to Arizona, where the team is looking for a fresh start across the board, and without a franchise quarterback, he will find himself with a lot of the offensive burden falling on his shoulders. But where do things sit in terms of his fantasy potential? Let’s dive into that.
Depth Chart Situation
Skill Players Around Him
2026 Stat Projections
Stat projections are done by ESPN’s Mike Clay
Reason to Believe in Jeremiyah Love in 2026: No Quarterback
The Arizona Cardinals did not address the quarterback position in free agency or with significant draft capital in the 2026 NFL Draft. As a result, the passing game is going to be simplified most likely, which will mean more targets for Love and more overall touches for the rookie running back. Having a reliable quarterback is also a plus, but between Jacoby Brissett and Carson Beck, it is hard to project much competence coming from the position.
2026 Outlook
Jeremiyah Love will be the top pick in dynasty rookie drafts and could be deserving of a pick in the top two rounds of redraft leagues. He is projected to have close to 300 touches as a rookie, and the explosiveness in which he plays, he could easily get to double-digit touchdowns compared to the projected 8 that Mike Clay has. The bottom line is there are not many more rookies with a higher floor projection-wise than Love, nor are there many more rookies with higher ceilings.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Fantasy Rookie Profile: Jeremiyah Love in redraft leagues
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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