Jeremiah Love, the Arizona Cardinals' star running back and third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is already making headlines for his financial savvy—and it's not just about his big contract. Instead of splurging on flashy cars or mansions like many rookies, Love has a smarter plan in mind.

Love signed a four-year deal worth nearly $54 million, but he's determined not to become a cautionary tale. In a refreshing move, he announced he'll live off the NIL money he earned during his time at Notre Dame, keeping his NFL salary untouched.

"I live in an era of NIL, so I've been pretty well off already," Love said, calling his Cardinals contract a "blessing." "I really don't need to touch that money as of right now. I'll make sure to put it away for my grandkids and my kids, so they can have a better life financially than I did growing up. That's the plan."

Love's father revealed that other schools had offered his son seven-figure deals to leave Notre Dame, though neither disclosed the exact figures. For now, Love is focused on building generational wealth—a smart play both on and off the field.