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Tyler Allgeier on Cardinals drafting fellow RB Jeremiyah Love: 'No point in being a jerk about it'

Tyler Allgeier of the Arizona Cardinals is maintaining a positive attitude despite the team drafting Jeremiyah Love No. 3 overall. He understands his role as a complementary back alongside Conner and Love.

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · 1:38 PM UTC · last updated Jul 31 3:00 PM

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The headline here is a crowded backfield, and it's Tyler Allgeier who takes the hit. Both sources agree — with 80-90% confidence — that Allgeier has publicly accepted a complementary role now that the team has used its No. 3 overall pick on Jeremiyah Love, slotting in behind both Love and James Conner. That's a clear signal for draft prep: Allgeier's touch share and goal-line work are likely to shrink, and he should be treated as a low-priority handcuff/depth piece rather than someone you draft expecting standalone value.

Jeremiyah Love, conversely, is the name to build draft capital around. Being selected third overall is an extraordinary investment for a running back, and even as a rookie stepping into a crowded room, that draft capital alone signals the team's long-term intent to feature him. Treat him as a value add with real upside once his role solidifies through camp — worth stashing or drafting a round or two earlier than typical rookie committee backs, with the expectation his workload grows as the season progresses.

ALLGEIER: NO 'BAD BLOOD' WITH FELLOW CARDINALS RB LOVETYLER ALLGEIER ON CARDINALS DRAFTING FELLOW RB JEREMIYAH LOVE: 'NO POINT IN BEING A JERK ABOUT IT'

NFL Daily Host Gregg Rosenthal and Senior NFL writer for The Athletic Jourdan Rodrigue break down the Arizona Cardinals heading into the 2026 NFL season.

Tyler Allgeier splashed onto the scene in Atlanta in 2022 as a fifth-round pick who galloped for 1,035 yards with a 4.9 yards-per-carry average on 210 totes. The following spring, the Falcons drafted Bijan Robinson No. 8 overall. Allgeier would slowly lose carries to one of the most dynamic playmakers in the NFL.

In the spring, the 26-year-old signed a free-agent deal in Arizona with an eye on being the top back alongside veteran James Conner, who was coming off a season-ending injury. A month later, the Cardinals drafted Jeremiyah Love No. 3 overall. Allgeier is back to being a complementary back to a young, explosive weapon.

For his part, Allgeier harbors no ill will about the situation, understanding why the Cards would select Love, who was the top playmaker on the board.

“It’s not like there’s any bad blood. We’re just building that relationship and we’re pretty close right now,” Allgeier said, via the team's official website. “There’s no point in being a jerk about it. That’s not going to get you anywhere in life, in this business, in this sport.”

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Allgeier, who fit into a big-back, short-yardage role in Atlanta and earned the trust of the coaching staff to close out games, said coach Mike LaFleur has been open about the plan with the entire backfield.

"There was really good communication (with LaFleur), which I can respect, because head coaches or anyone doesn't have to do that," Allgeier said. "I knew what I was getting into, and we're here now deep into camp. We're splitting (time) and it is great competition right now."

While Love, a dual-threat game-breaker, is expected to take on the largest role, Allgeier and Conner won’t be forgotten. The experience with Robinson will help Allgeier manage the committee mentality.

"It's probably the best thing you can do and obviously, it saves the body," Allgeier said. "That's a privilege. Being able to have two or even three great guys in the room and being able to compete and being able to be a running back community. Just having that rotation, because it's pretty taxing."

Coverage from Nfl Dot Com News · by Kevin Patra · Jul 31, 2026 · read original