Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love has 14 touches, 73 yards in first half
Arizona's rookie running back Jeremiyah Love impressed in the first half of Thursday's preseason game, totaling 14 touches and 73 yards in his NFL debut.
Jeremiyah Love, the Cardinals' third overall pick in April, put together an impressive first half in Thursday's preseason game, totaling 14 touches and 73 yards in his NFL debut.
Love was a workhorse in the opening two quarters, getting a heavy workload as Arizona evaluated its rookie running back in game action. The volume itself was notable — 14 touches in a single half shows the coaching staff wanted a long look at the third overall pick.
The yardage kept pace with the volume, giving the Cardinals a productive showing from their newest offensive piece. Love's 73 yards came on 11 carries and three catches, and he punctuated the half with a hurdle of Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance.
For a top draft pick, a strong preseason debut is a meaningful early signal, even if the game counts for nothing in the standings. Love's ability to handle a sizable workload while producing yards bodes well as Arizona builds out its backfield.
The Cardinals selected Love with the third overall pick in April, making him one of the highest-drafted running backs in recent memory and a central figure in the franchise's plans going forward.