Love Heads a Deep Field in 2026 OROY Race

A preseason ranking of 11 offensive rookie contenders for 2026 places Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals as the frontrunner, but the rugged schedule and potential workload split could temper his edge; other top candidates include Jordyn Tyson, Jadarian Price, Carnell Tate, Fernando Mendoza, Makai Lemon, and De'Zhaun Stribling, with DraftKings odds and historical trends (top-10 picks dominate, no TE/OL winners, playoff teams often win) shaping the field.