The Arizona Cardinals made a bold move in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick. The rookie hasn't taken a single snap yet, but he's already made history—and it's not just because of where he was drafted.

Love is set to sign a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth $50.5 million. That's the most guaranteed money ever given to a running back in NFL history, shattering the previous record held by Saquon Barkley, whose 2018 deal with the New York Giants included $31.2 million guaranteed.

But it's not the size of the paycheck that's turning heads—it's what Love plans to do with it.

"I'm not spending any of my NFL checks," Love told BRGridiron. "All that money, my financial advisor's going to take care of all of that. It's going to be there making more and more money."

At just 20 years old, Love already has a financial advisor in place and a clear plan for his off-field earnings. While his game-day paychecks go straight into long-term investments, he's earmarking his marketing money for something far more personal.

"First thing I might buy with my marketing money is a house for my parents, car for my dad," he said. "Shoot, I'm gonna put myself last. I'm going to take care of my family first."

It's a refreshing perspective from a young athlete staring down life-changing wealth. Love's $33.2 million signing bonus alone is larger than the entire guaranteed portion of most running back contracts in NFL history—a testament to his draft position and the Cardinals' faith in his abilities.

And Arizona needs him. After finishing near the bottom of the league in rushing offense last season, the Cardinals are betting big that Love can be the engine that turns things around. If his financial discipline is any indication of his approach on the field, that bet might just pay off.