Jeremiyah Love Accused Of Making $300,000 Rookie Mistake

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Jeremiyah Love Accused Of Making $300,000 Rookie Mistake

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Aug 12, 2026 12:08 PM ET

Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love hasn't even made his NFL debut, and yet, fans are already questioning his decision-making.

Despite playing a position that is sometimes undervalued, Love was selected with the No. 3 pick in this year's draft. He was considered a "can't miss" prospect due to his success at Notre Dame (2,882 rushing yards, 594 receiving yards and 42 total touchdowns).

After Love signed his rookie contract with the Cardinals, he told reporters he wouldn't need to touch that money because he maximized his NIL earnings at Notre Dame.

“I live in the era of NIL, so I’m pretty well off already,” Love told reporters, via Griffin S. DeMarrais of KTVK 3TV. “I really don’t need to touch that money, as of right now. I most definitely will not.”

Running back Jeremiyah Love sprints down the field during Cardinals training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on July 23, 2026.Patrick Breen/The Arizona Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images&period;

That being said, the New York Post reported that Love's girlfriend, Aliece, was gifted a Lamborghini Urus. This luxurious SUV ranges from $234,000 to $338,000.

"Rookie mistake already," one person commented after seeing Aliece's new vehicle.

"I wish there was someone to protect this kid from himself," a fan wrote on X.

"Two months ago, I read where he was going to save his entire contract and live off his college NIL money," another fan said.

Cardinals star rookie Jeremiyah Love gifts girlfriend $300K Lamborghini https://t.co/8pp2kZvoQz pic.twitter.com/J02VEaCH8D
— New York Post (@nypost) August 11, 2026

Fans will get to see Jeremiyah Love this week.

Although he won't be on the field long, Love will make his preseason debut on Thursday night. Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur announced this week that his starters will play against the Las Vegas Raiders.

"They're going to play," LaFleur said. "How much? It's not going to be much. One drive, max of two for those main guys."

Hopefully, Love will make a play or two that reminds everyone why he was selected No. 3 overall.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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