Jeremiyah Love sends message to Cardinals fans; Budda Baker and more react to pick

The Arizona Cardinals chose Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and he has a message for the fanbase.

“What’s up bird gang, like I said I’m ready to work I blessed to have the opportunity to come to AZ and lastly we bringing the LOVE baby — Jeremiyah love”

In addition to Love’s message through the Cardinals’ X account, one of his newest teammates shared his excitement for the Notre Dame running back landing in Arizona.

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— Budda Baker (@Buddabaker3) April 24, 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks got in on the action as well, wishing Love a warm welcome to the Valley.

Love to see it ❤️

Welcome to The Valley, Jeremiyah! https://t.co/3H0An09rgA

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 24, 2026

While there was plenty of love for the Cardinals’ pick, others across the NFL were disappointed Arizona snagged him so early.

The New York Giants were one of the teams linked to the Notre Dame running back, with the No. 5 and No. 10 picks, and receiver Malik Nabers couldn’t hold back his emotions after the Cardinals took him off the board.

“Oh no,” Nabors said as he reacted to the Cardinals drafting Love. “Having that kind of a running back in the backfield with Jackson. You don’t know who’s getting the ball. He’s a home run back. The defense have to come down and play that.

Malik Nabers’ reaction to Cardinals taking Jeremiyah Love ahead of the Giants 😅 pic.twitter.com/ikpVe9YbQA

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 24, 2026

“It gives me a opportunity to not face double-coverage, you have to bring (the safety) down. You got Jackson back there with J Love, so you gotta pick your poison.”

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