Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love Spotted Practicing A New Position With Arizona Cardinals

Jeremiyah Love. Credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love Spotted Practicing A New Position With Arizona Cardinals

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Orlando Silva | Last updated May 18, 2026 9:15 PM ET

After a successful tenure with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Jeremiyah Love entered the NFL widely considered the best prospect of his class.

The running back turned a lot of heads under Marcus Freeman, posting 433 carries for 2,882 yards and 36 yards in three years. The Arizona Cardinals picked him with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, adding a solid piece to what could be a competitive roster in the future.

As great as he is at rushing the ball, it seems that he is open to trying out new positions. On Monday, Love tested a different one.

Jeremiyah Love Spotted Practicing A New Position

Jeremiyah Love (Image Credits: Imagn)

The first day of OTAs brought a surprise to Cardinals fans. While Love should make an impact on the backfield, Mike LaFleur might have more duties for him.

The 20-year-old was seen working on kickoff returns on Monday.

Arizona Cardinals top pick Jeremiyah Love working on kickoff return at OTAs pic.twitter.com/yZ4wDW3YJO
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) May 18, 2026

He is not new to that. However, he only had three career kickoff returns at Notre Dame. This could be a terrific option for the Cardinals, but time will tell if they are serious about it or if it’s a one-time thing.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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