Jeremiyah Love, the Arizona Cardinals rookie running back, is already making waves, snagging the top spot on Dane Brugler’s early NFL All-Rookie Team list from The Athletic after just four games played this season. Yeah, you heard that right, only four games, and Brugler’s already dropping an All-Rookie list. But hey, when The Athletic speaks, we listen, especially when it gives us a peek at how our own rookie talent is stacking up.
Jeremiyah Love: The Early Standout, But With a Catch
Brugler tabbed Love as his starting rookie running back, and the kid’s been busy. Through four games, with three starts under his belt, Love has churned out 223 yards on 55 carries, grabbing nine first-down conversions and a touchdown. He’s averaging 4.1 yards per carry, and get this, zero fumbles so far. Plus, he’s added 11 receptions for 36 yards and two more first downs, even scoring another touchdown. Brugler noted, “Love hasn’t taken the league by storm as Bijan Robinson did in his first four games as a pro, but he has been a productive part of Arizona’s committee backfield. Love leads all rookies in rushing yards (223) and running back receptions (11).” The big expectation for Love, though, was his ability to create explosive plays, being the third overall pick for the Cardinals. Yet, only two of his 55 carries have gone for more than 10 yards, and none for more than 20. Brugler thinks that “should change soon,” but it’s clear Love is still finding his groove at the next level. Right now, he’s the best running back *in his class* according to Brugler, not necessarily an all-time great.
Where Our Guy Jadarian Price Lands On The List
So, with all that rookie running back talk floating around, where does our guy, the Seahawks’ own Jadarian Price, stack up? Brugler didn’t just highlight Love. He ranked a whole group of rookie running backs, and yes, Price is on that list. Our first-round pick, taken 32nd overall, is ranked behind Love, Mike Washington Jr. from the Raiders (Round 4, #122), and Emmett Johnson from the Chiefs (Round 5, #161). Kaelon Black of the 49ers (Round 3, #90) and Jonah Coleman of the Broncos (Round 4, #108) also round out the group. For a first-round talent like Price, seeing him fourth among the rookie running backs, even this early, definitely gets you thinking. We know it’s only four games, but when you pick a guy in the first round, the 12s are always watching to see that immediate impact.
There are still 13 games left in the season, plenty of time for guys to heat up, cool down, and show what they’re truly made of. For Jadarian Price, this early look from Brugler is a reminder that the expectations are sky-high, and we’re all looking forward to seeing him truly explode and climb these rankings. Let’s see what he does next on the Lumen Field turf.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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