Jeremiyah Love's record guarantee is a product of his draft slot, not his position
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Key Points:
- Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love signed a four-year, $53 million contract with the largest full guarantee ever for an NFL running back, reflecting his status as the third overall draft pick rather than his position.
- Rookie contracts are determined by draft position, not playing position, meaning any third overall pick would receive a similar deal regardless of their role on the field.
- The Cardinals' decision to invest heavily in Love at the third pick means they committed to a fully guaranteed contract, unlike later-round running backs who receive smaller deals.
- Love's contract will not influence veteran running back market values, as it is an automatic rookie deal tied to draft status, not market negotiations.
- The true market impact of Love's contract will be seen with his second contract, which will be based on the running back market at that future time.
