NFL Draft intel: Jeremiyah Love-Cardinals buzz, Arvell Reese/David Bailey slide talk, Jordyn Tyson landing spot

Each week, Yardbarker has monitored the 2026 NFL Draft, held Thursday-Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Now that we’re in the final stretch, the speculation is only getting louder — and sometimes stranger. With that in mind, here are five big questions (and answers):

Should you buy the Jeremiyah Love-Arizona Cardinals rumors? 

Notre Dame Fighting Irish RB Love is reportedly "in play" for the Cardinals if they keep the No. 3 pick instead of trading it. The Ringer's Todd McShay clearly believes this rumor, as he had Arizona selecting the 2025 Heisman finalist in a mock draft on his Monday podcast. 

This, like many other rumors before the draft, could be smoke. Arizona may be leaking the story to see if teams interested in Love (6-foot, 212 pounds) would be willing to offer it a haul. But it wouldn't be unwarranted for the Cardinals to take the Notre Dame star. 

The Cardinals re-signed running back James Conner (one year, $3M) in free agency, but he suffered a season-ending right foot injury in September 2025. That may hinder the two-time Pro Bowler this season and make Arizona's 31st-ranked rushing attack (93.1 yards per game) even less effective.

Love — who ranked eighth in the FBS in rushing yards (1,372) in 2025 — could add more juice to Arizona's backfield. Sports Info Solutions ranks him as the No. 1 prospect in the class.

"Love is a well-rounded and explosively athletic running back with a solid build, true game-breaking talent every time he touches the ball and the skill set to play every down who figures to make an immediate impact at the next level," wrote SIS' Jeremy Percy.

How far could Ohio State LB Arvell Reese or Texas Tech LB David Bailey fall in the NFL Draft?

In a story published Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported there's a scenario where Reese (6-foot-4, 241 pounds) or Bailey (6-foot-4, 251 pounds) could fall to No. 5 if the New York Jets pass on either pass-rusher. The Cardinals and Tennessee Titans (pick No. 4) would need to do the same.

That may have more teams trying to trade with the New York Giants, who own pick No. 5. New York doesn't need another pass-rusher with 2025 second-team All-Pro LB Brian Burns on the roster. 

Bailey (19.5 tackles for loss in 2025) or Reese (10 tackles for loss in 2025) would be a good option for needy teams, but the Texas Tech standout is considered the more pro-ready prospect. 

"I'm a David Bailey guy. I have him one spot over Reese, personally," NFL Media's Daniel Jeremiah told Jack Bell of the Jets website. "I think Bailey's more ready to come in and have an impact as a full-time edge. It's what he's done. I think he's more polished as a pass-rusher." 

Could Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson be the guy for the New York Giants at pick No. 10? 

The Giants acquired pick No. 10 from the Cincinnati Bengals after trading three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II on Saturday. With that pick, they could select another weapon for QB Jaxson Dart, perhaps Tyson (6-foot-2, 203 pounds). 

The WR held his pro day on April 17, with 20 NFL teams in attendance. Many clubs must have liked what they saw. Tyson (eight touchdown catches in 2025, tied for No. 23 in FBS) showcased the athleticism that makes him such an intriguing prospect.