The term “unicorn” doesn’t typically get thrown around lightly.
No, this isn’t about mythical horses with horns on their heads. This about rare specimens across sports.
And the Arizona Cardinals just got one of their own in 2026 first-round pick Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman told Arizona Sports’ Bickley & Marotta.
“His play speaks for itself. He’s as good a football player that I’ve ever been around. I think he has a unique skillset in terms of his athleticism, his explosiveness, his power, his speed, his ability to play multiple positions at a high level. I often call him a unicorn.”
While the Cardinals have yet to see Love toting the rock on game day, it’s not hard to see where Freeman is coming from.
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Racking up back-to-back seasons of at least 1,125 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns on fewer than 200 attempts in each, Love averaged an impressive 6.9 yards per carry in his final two years at Notre Dame.
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He then added 594 yards and five scores on 55 catches operating as a receiver.
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Then there’s his knack for doing the dirty work, such as pass protection and short yardage.
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But it’s the off-the-field mentality that pulls it all together for Freeman.
“He’s a great human being. He’s a great person that understands this platform isn’t just about you, it’s about something bigger than yourself. He’s matured in his preparation. He’s matured in the way he takes care of his body,” Freeman said.
“I think it’s a reflection of a community, from the way he was raised to here, and really pouring into who he is,” the head coach added. “He’s going to continue to be a great representation of the Arizona Cardinals.”
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